Stephen Donald Nye, 77, of Hagerstown, Maryland, peacefully passed away on August 18, 2023, surrounded by loving family and friends. He was born August 25, 1945, in Los Angeles, California, to the late Gerald Daniel and Shirley Major Nye.

Stephen was a 1963 graduate of South Hagerstown High School where he ran track and cross country.

He is survived by his loving wife Robin and their beloved dog, Moxie; son Daniel Nye of Las Vegas, NV (grandsons Derek, and Reese who is serving in the US Navy); daughters Stacey White and husband David (grandchildren Courtney Sampson, Morgan White and great grandchildren Calder and Sage); Lorah Brooks and husband Jason; Ashley Gorombol and husband Michael (granddaughters Sophia and Sydney), all of Hagerstown.

He also leaves behind his brother Gerald (Jerry) Nye of Myrtle Beach, SC, sister Mary Nye and husband Jan Borell, and sister-in-law Linda Nye, all of Hagerstown; nieces Tracie Nye, Kelly Small, Shanna Borell, Leah Akers, Elizabeth Renner and husband Nate, and nephew Jason Nye; beloved cousins, great-nieces, great-nephews, and many dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his brothers Mike Nye and Larry Nye, granddaughter Hayden Brooks, niece Katie Nye, and sisters-in-law Sandy Hargis and Tammy Peters, brother-in-law Joe Peters, and his in-laws John and Jo Ann Keller.

In 1963 Stephen enlisted in the US Army serving in the 173rd Airborne Brigade. He graduated from airborne jump school and received his jump wings. He deployed to Vietnam as a member of the Advanced Party and remained in country for 18 months. His military honors include the National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster.

Stephen played semi-pro football for the Waynesboro Tigers from 1967-1969.

In 1985 Stephen married his soulmate, Robin Keller, with whom he shared 37 years of loving marriage. Stephen insisted that Robin saved him. He was detail oriented, a knowledgeable and successful sales rep for local telecommunication companies where he earned multiple top sales awards and won trips before retiring in 2015.

He remained in close contact with his "band of brothers," Ronnie Souders, Jimmy Stevens, Willie Seilhamer, and Brent Baily. Stephen was very proud of his military service, which he and his "band of brothers" celebrated with annual golf trips for 22 consecutive years.

Everyone had their favorite Stephen Nye story. To know him was to love him – he was always sharply dressed and lovingly referred to as "The Professional." Stephen loved spending time with his grandchildren. He hosted many porch parties eating hardshell crabs and telling stories. He was an outstanding poker player and proud founder of the Tennebrook Country Club. He loved to travel and spend time with friends and family. Stephen loved music and going to concerts, parades, and being outdoors.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, 3033 Wilson Blvd., Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22201 (www.vwmf.org/givingto-vvmf/)

A celebration of life will be scheduled for later this fall.