Cornelius "Nick" Christy

Cornelius B. “Nick” Christy, age 80, of Wilmington, DE, formerly of Sassafras, MD, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025.

Nick attended Kent County High School (formerly Garnette High School) and worked as a Handyman. He served in the United States Army during Vietnam, earning himself two purple hearts.

Nick enjoyed watching sports and especially loved football.

Nick is preceded in death by his wife, Josephine Christy; parents, Naomi and Elize Christy; son, Cornelius Wright; daughter, Aretha Christy; brother, Elize Jr; and sisters, Geneva, Elsie and Sandra.

Survivors include his sisters, Margie Christy and Gladys Christy; sons, Thomas Christy (Sabrina), Cornelius Christy Jr., Lamont Christy Sr.; daughters, Alicia Christy-Miller (Leroy), Angela Christy and Michelle Henry; step daughter, Elaina Byrd (Dennis); 19 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild and a host of other relatives and friends.

A Committal Service with Military Honors will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 2465 Chesapeake City Road Bear, DE 19701.