Jack Nigh - Obituary

ack Fowler Nigh, 80, a 28-year resident of Dunkirk, MD and previously of Huntingtown died on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 in Annapolis of colitis. Born March 25, 1931 in Tulsa, OK, he graduated from high school in Tulsa and attended college for 2 years. Jack served in the U.S. Navy submarine service for nine years on the U.S.S. Skipjack. He loved woodcarving and was a member of the Anne Arundel Carver’s Club. Jack is survived by his wife, Anne Nigh; one son, Michael A. Nigh of Portland, OR; two daughters, Patricia N. Cornelius of Portland, OR and Michelle N. (Michael Shamus) Corbett of Black Mountain, NC; two sisters, Donna Nigh Jones of Dallas, TX and Anna Ruth Holland of Houston, TX; also survived by his grandchildren, Michael, David, Katie, and Courtney Nigh, Brigid Alifair and Fiona Maeve Corbett. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, February, 1, 2012 at 3pm at the Ft. Myer Post Chapel at Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1041 Rt. 3N, Bldg. A, Gambrills, MD 21054 or by accessing the link in the right column under Memorial Donations. An online guestbook is available for your convenience by accessing the link at the top of this page.