Maynard Stockton Nighbert, 86, of Hilliard, FL passed away April 13, 2017 in Fernandina Beach, FL. He was born in Pittsville, IL to the late Maynard S. Nighbert and Audrey Albright Nighbert. He was a member of the Callahan Masonic Lodge F&AM #32 and a 32nd degree Shriner. He was a member of the National Camping Travelers Club.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a son: Paul Nighbert; a brother: John Nighbert; a sister: Marjorie Nighbert; and a daughter-in-law: Glenda Nighbert.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years: Paula Ellis Nighbert; 3-sons: Stockton Nighbert, Neil Nighbert (Denise), James Nighbert (Kristi); a daughter-in-law: Penny Nighbert; a brother: Dave Nighbert; 7—Grandchildren: Chad Nighbert (Greta), Michael Nighbert (Kelli), Audrey Nighbert Schuler (Brad), Courtney Nighbert Petty (Aaron), Dylan Nighbert, Erica Nighbert, Stephen Kriete (April); 8-Great Grandchildren: Paul Nighbert, Ross Nighbert, Adrian Nighbert, Adalynn Petty, Taylor Petty, Peyton Messenbrink, Zoie Kriete, Eli Kriete.
Memorialization will be by cremation.
Condolences may be expressed by signing the guest registry at www.shepardfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home in Folkston, GA.
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