Nelson Whitney Tobey

On behalf of the VMI Class of 1939 I wish to express our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Col. Tobey. I feel so gratified to have been able to visit with him at his home in early February. He was an amazing man.

Our deepest sympathies to the family.

Soldier, knightly gentleman and wonderful neighbor. We will miss him and his cheerful manner. To Patricia, Marilyn and Knick we want to express our deepest sympathy.

INDEED; an "Old Soldier!" This passing brings GREAT sadness to my heart. When COL Tobey was in Huntsville (AL), on PERSHING matters, he ALWAYS visited w/my family. He and my wife (Billie) had a CLOSE relationship. She lovingly called him "Curly" because of his flat-top. I remember taking him to get a haircut once (Billie thought a waste of money); my barber-buddy looked at me like, "What's to cut?" But - he took a lil' off the top! It would be WELL worth the effort to get to Arlington just to visit his grave. Blessings..........

Nels Tobey led the initial field testing of the Pershing Missile System. The Martin Marietta (Pershing Prime Contractor) support team members will always treasure his outstanding leadership and confidence as the US Army Test Director.
Please accept our condolences to his family.
Sadly,
Rodger Dana,
Martin Pershing Tech Rep during the Testing in 1963

Col. Tobey,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your years of dedicated service and sacrifce for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army-especially during WW II when you were with the "Big Red One." And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

The Mesilla Valley Chapter of Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) offers its sympathy to COL Tobey's family. He was a true "Old Soldier." God Bless.

Please accept our deepest sympathies.