Skander Nmi Nasser Jr.

Skander Nasser Jr., 87, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015, in Terre Haute Regional Hospital, following an extended illness, with his family by his side. The son of Skander Nasser Sr. and Hazel Laham Nasser, he was born in Terre Haute, Ind., on May 6, 1927. He spent the past 60-plus years with the love of his life, Helen Ellis Nasser, who he married on Oct. 10, 1954, and who survives. Together, they have three children, who also survive: Candace “Candy” Nasser and her friend Reid Zoll, Skander “Sonny” Nasser III and his wife Tracy Hilton Nasser (Zionsville), and Laura “Lori” Hendrix and her husband Jack. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Alexandra Hendrix, Megan Nasser and Colin Nasser. Survivors also include his sister, Betty Nasser Slyby (Fort Wayne); his sister-in-law, Joan Mareena Nasser; his brother-in-law, George Ellis; aunt, Esther Laham; his nieces, Julie Slyby Blusys, Beth Slyby Welling, William Slyby Jr., Robert Nasser Jr., Karen Nasser Uhlhorn and Nancy Nasser Hawkins; and cousins, Zianna Nasser Alley, Beverly Nasser Radez, Dolores Nasser Polifroni, Wanda Nasser, Stu Freigy and Nancy E. Nasser; in addition to numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. Skander was preceded in death by his parents; his wife’s parents, Charles J. and Wadea Joseph Ellis; his brother, Robert Nasser Sr.; his sister, Maude Ann Nasser; his niece, Brenda Jean Nasser; and his brother-in-law, William Slyby Sr.; as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

After graduating from Wiley High School in 1945, Skander pursued an accounting degree from Indiana University for two years. Afterward, he served his country in the United States Army and was deployed to Korea. After his service, he returned to Terre Haute and together with his brother Bob, owned and operated Fi-Blak, an insulation and roofing supply company. They also owned and operated The Bargain Discount. Later, Skander began selling cars in the Wabash Valley at various new car dealers, including Vigo Dodge Inc. and Chrysler-Plymouth of Terre Haute. For approximately 30 years, he operated Skander’s Auto Sales before his retirement in 2007. The one thing Skander enjoyed more than work was the time he spent with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was a lifetime member of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church where he formerly served as a vestryman, and a 50-year member of the Zorah Shrine Temple, the Scottish Rite and the Free Masons.

Services are at 10:30 a.m. today, Feb. 6, 2015, at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 215 N. 7th St., Terre Haute, with the Rev. Drew Downs officiating. Visitation is from 9 until 10 a.m. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church; or St. George Orthodox Church of Terre Haute, 1900 S. Fourth St., Terre Haute, IN 47807. Pallbearers are Kaleel M. Ellis III, Michael Thomas Ellis, Jim Hendrix, John Leggett, Dr. Tony K. Nasser, Frank E. Shahadey, Anthony A. Tanoos, Scott Uhlhorn, Michael Koval and Steven Nasser. Honorary pallbearers are George Ellis, Kaleel (K.) Ellis Jr., Stu Freigy, Robert Hillis, John Malooley, Richard J. Alley, William Leham and Thomas Tanoos. Greiner Funeral Home, 2005 N. 13th St., Terre Haute, IN 47804, was entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at:

www.greinerfuneralhome.com.