Rev. Joseph R. Nicholson, Sr.
Easley, SC
Rev. Joseph Robert Nicholson, Sr., son of William Pack and Ollie Belue Nicholson, went to his heavenly home on Friday, October 23, 2015. In addition to his wife, Ann, of almost 66 years, he is survived by two brothers: Rev. Harold Nicholson and Jack Nicholson of Easley; four children: Chris, Bobby (Edie), Danny (Tracy), and Robin Turner; eight grandchildren, and fourteen great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a sister, Evelyn N. Watson and brother, Marvin E. Nicholson. Rev. Nicholson was a retired United Methodist Minister and a member of Bethesda United Methodist Church (Powdersville). He was a minister for 50 years serving appointments to North Pickens Charge, Toxaway, Green Street (Union), Calhoun Falls, Epworth (Charleston), Langley-Capers Chapel, Assoc. Pastor Buncombe Street, Bethel Park, Owings-Bramlett, Lowell Street, St. Mark (Charleston), Arial-McKissick, and Port Royal UMC. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 27th, 2:00 PM at Bethesda United Methodist Church, Powdersville. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12:30 to 1:45 at the Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethesda United Methodist Church Building Fund, 516 Piedmont Rd., Easley, SC 29642.
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