Princeton, MO: Doyle E. Nigh, 94, died Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Princeton, Mo.
Mr. Nigh was born on March 1, 1930 in the Kirby house in Modena, Mo., the son of Clell E. and Edith V. (McCloud) Nigh. He was a 1947 graduate of Princeton High School and was married to Helen Brassfield on September 17, 1949 and they had three sons.
He helped in the building of Lake Paho and worked for the Rock Island Railroad as a fireman from 1951 to 1954. He returned to Princeton to work for Carlisle Motor Co. as the parts manager and remained when the dealership sold to Clingingsmith & Lowe. Later he managed J. Burdmans Auto Parts from 1971 to 1981. He married Nadeen Parkhurst in 1977. In 1981 he was elected Mercer County Assessor and held the position until 1993 when he retired. During retirement he worked as the maintenance man for the Hal England Center and on his 100 acre farm.
He is survived by his wife Nadeen of Princeton; three sons, Ed (Chris) Nigh of Bourbon, Mo., Steve (Zelda) Nigh of Rea, Mo., and Kent (Lisa) Nigh of Booneville, Mo.; two step sons; three step daughters; eight grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters, Deloris, Doretha, Gwenda and Opal.
A visitation will be held from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at the Roberson Funeral Home in Princeton, Mo. A memorial graveside service will follow at 2:30 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Sean Hammond, at the Hamilton Cemetery west of Modena, Mo.
Memorials and contributions are suggested to the Hamilton Cemetery. Online condolences can be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com.