More detail on this person: Mr. Elbert "Sonny"
Carson Nye II, 84, Lt Col, Ret., US Army, passed
away Sunday, September 8, 2013. Born in
Cumberland County, NJ, he was the son of Emma
Miller Nye and Elbert C. Nye I. Elbert was a proud
US Army veteran of Vietnam, having retired at the
rank of Lt Col. He enjoyed flying his Huey
helicopter, while serving his country. He was a
longtime member of the NRA, attaining Golden
Eagle Status. In his younger years, he enjoyed
hunting, fishing, and was an avid sportsman. He
was a member of the Wild Turkey Federation and
Ducks Unlimited. His biggest accomplishment was
being a loving husband, father, grandfather, and
great grandfather. He received no greater joy than
being with his family. He was preceded in death by
his wife, Lois Marie Cox Nye, and his son, Donald
Edward Nye.
Elbert is survived by his children, Ronald Carson
Nye and wife Sandy of Guilford, CT, Victor Stewart
Nye and Janie Foster of Uncasville, CT, Teresa Ann
Doty and husband Doug of Lisbon, CT, and Elbert
"Bert" Carson Nye III and Teresa Gennantonio of
Trenton, NC. He also leaves behind his
grandchildren, Kyle Nye, Kelly Nye, Heather Nye,
Holli Nye, Ivy Nye, Rebecca Doty, Justin Doty,
Brandi Nye; and his great grandchildren, Octavia,
Madison, Melanie, Klover, Kailyn, and Ethan.
Graveside services, with full US Army honors, will
be 11 a.m. Friday, September 13, 2013, at
Pollocksville Cemetery. The family will receive
friends following the services at the
Pollocksville Community Center, 224 Foy St. Those
wishing to offer words of hope and condolences
may visit www.pollockbest.com. Memorials in
Elbert's name may be made to St. Jude Children's
Research Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Place
Memphis, TN 38105, www.stjude.org
Pollock~Best Funerals & Cremations is entrusted
with the Nye Family.
Published in Sun Journal from September 11 to
September 14, 2013
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