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1945 - 2015
Barry Jerome Nye age 69 of Greenville, passed away April 19, 2015 at his home. He was born in Edmore MI on July 31, 1945 the son of C.J. and Angie (Weeks) Nye. He was a graduate of Greenville High School with the class of 1965 and was employed with Electrolux for 34 years. He was a devoted employee and considered himself just an ordinary man. He was married to Carla R. Nichoson in Belding on May 14, 1977 and together they shared life and work helping with his father’s apartment complex and had attended the Greenville United Methodist church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Gary Nye and brother-in-law Craig Nichoson.
He is survived by his wife Carla, mother-in-law Lois ( Howard) Jackson of Greenville, sister-in-law Gloria Nye of Florida, niece Melissa Purvis of Florida, nephew Jeffrey Nye of Florida and nephew, Glenn (Jennifer) Nye of Texas, also his sister-in-law, Pam Nichoson of Grattan nieces and nephews Calvin (Carol) Nichoson, Audrey Nichoson, Aaron Nichoson and Michelle Nichoson.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday April 23, 2015 at 11 AM from Hurst Funeral Home with Rev. Bryon Davey officiating. Private burial will be in Rest Haven Memory Gardens. Visitation will be prior to the funeral at 10 AM to 11 AM with memorial contributions suggested to the Flat River Community Library.
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There are currently 3 condolences.
Melissa Purvis
Thursday April 23, 2015 at
8:19 AM
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Carla, just know that you are in my thoughts & I am praying for you & will continue to pray for you..I am Grateful that I was able to spend every Christmas with Uncle Barry from 1967-1977 in Michigan & 1979-2000 in Florida. Was enjoying my phone conversations with Uncle Barry last year & will miss being able to talk with him as he was sharing stories with me about Grandpa & Grandma (Angie & C.J Nye) and about Dad (Gary K. Nye) and him when they were young.. I remember when Uncle Barry & you came down to Florida every year for Christmas & I always enjoyed talking with him..he had a lot of interesting things to say, he had a caring heart, was soft spoken and had a good sense of humor..he will be Greatly missed.. Love, Hugs & Prayers, Melissa
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Glenn Nye
Tuesday April 21, 2015 at
11:26 PM
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Carla, our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Although I spent only limited time with him over the years, I will always remember Uncle Barry as a kind, gentle, and caring man. He will be missed.
Love,
Glenn, Jenny, Hayden, and Lyra
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Paul Larned
Tuesday April 21, 2015 at
9:25 PM
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I am so very sorry to hear of Barry's passing. I remember him from High School as a very good and kind and gentle person. God rest his soul.
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