Eric Obye

Mr. Eric George Obye of 329 Mowbray Arch, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, April 25, 2011 at home surrounded by family after a 12 year fight with Progressive MS. He handled his battle with the disease with a grace and dignity that all around him found to be an inspiration. He maintained his sense of humor throughout and made everyone around him smile, even now. Eric was born on February 14, 1950 in Storm Lake, Iowa to Ken and Peggy Obye. He graduated from Virginia Tech with a BS Degree in Civil Engineering. On April 2, 1970, he married the love of his life Linda Carol Brooks, who survives. He lived in Pittsburgh, Pa. from 1973 to 2005, and raised his two children Keith and Alison there. He was a deeply devoted and loving father, husband, and grandfather. He was active with his family, as well as at Bower Hill Presbyterian Community Church where he was an Elder. His many passions included woodworking, photography and cycling. He was a General Manager of Services with Limbach Company and was a founding member of the Mt. Lebanon Cycling and Caffeine Club (formerly known as the Old Men in Tights). Eric enjoyed volunteering with Habitat for Humanity and participating in several long-distance cycle rides raising money for the National MS Society. Eric was determined not to be hospitalised as his disease progressed and this would not have been possible without the loving care and attention to detail of wife Linda, his primary caregiver . The family would like to deeply thank nursing and hospice providers Monica, Tammi, and Latasha for all of thier loving care. Eric is survived by his wife Linda and his parents Ken & Peggy Obye in Danville; his son Keith & his wife Carey from IN.; his daughter Alison and her husband Robin from Reading, England; four Grandchildren: Kale & Eric Michael Obye, Tristan & Charlotte Smith; and siblings Roger & his wife Pauline Obye of FL.; Alan & wife Janice Obye of CO. and Mary Anne Gould of VA. He loved and was adored by his extended family, particularly his neices and nephews whom along with his Grandchildren, he enjoyed teaching new tricks to play on their parents. A memorial service will be conducted at 2:00 PM. Saturday, April 30, 2011 at First Presbyterian Church with Dr. Robert Ramey, Jr. officiating. The family will receive friends at the residence. The family request in lieu of flowers, donations to be made to the National MS Society, Habitat for Humanity or to the Danville First Presbyterian Church Organ Repair Fund. Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel is respectfully serving the Obye family.

Eric Obye

February 14, 1950 - April 25, 2011