In Memory Of
Gary D. Nigh
1947
2024
Gary D. Nigh
June 6, 1947 — May 24, 2024
Gary Duane Nigh, 76, passed on May 24, 2024 after living several years with FTD and Alzheimer’s.
Gary was born on June 6, 1947 to Harve & Mary Lou (Evans) Nigh, both deceased, in Trenton, MO. He was united in marriage to Cherie Goodknight on August 29, 1965. They have two children, Misty (Nigh) Kerr (husband Jeff) of Topeka and Chad Nigh (wife Candi) of Andover, KS. They have five grandchildren Noelle Nigh, Henry Nigh, Lilia Nigh, Kensley Kerr, and Kyson Kerr. Gary’s siblings are Linda (Nigh) Wendt of Champaign, IL. and Terry Nigh (wife Marta) of Hamilton, MO.
After graduating from Northwest Missouri State University, Gary moved to Topeka and taught driver’s ed., P.E., and coached football, basketball, volleyball, and gymnastics at various Topeka high schools. Gary was an avid sports fan, with favorite teams being the Patriots, Duke, MU, Chiefs, and KU. He also enjoyed watching his own children and grandchildren play sports.
Family and friends gathering/visitation will be held in the Stonebridge room at Fellowship Bible Church, 6800 SW 10th Avenue, intersection of 10th Avenue and Urish Road, on Friday, June 28th from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. The Stonebridge room is located on the lower level, on the north side of the church, by the Main Offices.
Gary’s body was willed to KU Med for research, as per his wishes. Inurnment will be at later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Alzheimer’s Research at KU Med - make check to "KU Endowment", c/o Gift Processing Department, KU Endowment, PO Box 928, Lawrence, KS 66044-0928 or University of choice.
Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southwest Chapel assisted the family.
To share a memory of Gary or leave a special message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
Gary was born on June 6, 1947 to Harve & Mary Lou (Evans) Nigh, both deceased, in Trenton, MO. He was united in marriage to Cherie Goodknight on August 29, 1965. They have two children, Misty (Nigh) Kerr (husband Jeff) of Topeka and Chad Nigh (wife Candi) of Andover, KS. They have five grandchildren Noelle Nigh, Henry Nigh, Lilia Nigh, Kensley Kerr, and Kyson Kerr. Gary’s siblings are Linda (Nigh) Wendt of Champaign, IL. and Terry Nigh (wife Marta) of Hamilton, MO.
After graduating from Northwest Missouri State University, Gary moved to Topeka and taught driver’s ed., P.E., and coached football, basketball, volleyball, and gymnastics at various Topeka high schools. Gary was an avid sports fan, with favorite teams being the Patriots, Duke, MU, Chiefs, and KU. He also enjoyed watching his own children and grandchildren play sports.
Family and friends gathering/visitation will be held in the Stonebridge room at Fellowship Bible Church, 6800 SW 10th Avenue, intersection of 10th Avenue and Urish Road, on Friday, June 28th from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. The Stonebridge room is located on the lower level, on the north side of the church, by the Main Offices.
Gary’s body was willed to KU Med for research, as per his wishes. Inurnment will be at later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Alzheimer’s Research at KU Med - make check to "KU Endowment", c/o Gift Processing Department, KU Endowment, PO Box 928, Lawrence, KS 66044-0928 or University of choice.
Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southwest Chapel assisted the family.
To share a memory of Gary or leave a special message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Gary D. Nigh, please visit our flower store.
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Friday, June 28, 2024
5:30 - 7:30 pm (Central time)
Stonebridge Room at Fellowship Bible Church
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