He had been mayor of Altoona since 2004 – 20 years of service.

Rick Nash, 72, died unexpectedly Monday. The announcement of his death was made by the Etowah County E.M.S.

The Town of Altoona is one of those Alabama municipalities that lies in two counties. It is primarily in western Etowah County in the Gadsden Metropolitan Statistical Area. It extends into Blount County ten miles from Oneonta.

Arrangements for Mayor Nash will be announced.

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