Dave Allen Nicholas
February 11, 1951 ~ March 27, 2012
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Dave Allen Nicholas, 61, of Candler, died Tuesday, March 27, 2012, at his home.
A native of Detroit, Michigan, he was a son of the late John and Beatrice Nicholas. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Michael Nicholas.
Mr. Nicholas was retired from the Buncombe Co. School System. He was a mandolin builder, and a member of the Stringed Instrument Builders Association.
He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Patty Luellen Nicholas; daughters Carla Nicholas and Beatrice Nicholas; one grandchild; and a brother, Kurt Nicholas.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday at Bent Creek Baptist Church, with the Rev. Tommy Bridges officiating. His family will receive friends following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bent Creek Baptist Church, c/o Dave Nicholas Memorial, 1554 Brevard Rd., Asheville, NC 28806.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
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Dear Patty,
I’m so sorry for your loss. My heart is breaking for you; I cannot imagine losing my husband. I know this is an especially difficult time for your family. We are thinking of you.
Angie, Steve & Braxton
Patty, Carla, Bea & Camden, I am so very sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts to you all. Wish I could be there for you, sending love.
Carrie
Patty, I am so sorry to hear about your husband. I will be praying for you every day!! May God give you peace and comfort!
Patty,
So sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you.
Sincerely,
Darlene Dodd
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. I worked with Dave at BCS Maintenance and thought the world of him.
I am praying for you during your time of loss. Worked with Dave at BCS Maintenance.
Our condolences to the Nicholas family for their loss. Dave was a good neighbor and co-worker. He will be missed.
Dave and I were good friends, I met Dave in Texas, we became friends right away. We helped each other keep our cars running in that hot Texas heat. We had lots of good times there and in Orlando. I have and will miss you my friend. RIP
Sorry to hear about Daves passing. He was a great guy. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Patty & family, we are so sorry for your loss. Your in our thoughts & prayers.May you feel God’s peace,comfort & love.
Patty, so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and the family. I pray God brings you comfort during this time. I know how hard it is to loose your love and best friend. If I can ever help in any way please let me know. God’s grace is sufficient and He will see you through.
Our Condolences to Dave’s family. I know he will be mised.
I am very sorry for your loss. I will cherish my mandolin I bought from Dave.
Patty,we are so sorry for your loss.I worked with Dave at BCS and in the last 10 years we had became great friends. I realy enjoyed watchiing Dave build his furniture and his mandolins.I have some personal things Dave built for me and needless to say I will cherish them always. He was truely the best woodworker I have ever known and will miss him dearly. ‘Dave I miss you bud.’ ‘I think about you every day,may God Bless Your Family and give them peace in their hearts for evermore.’ Your ole Pal,Gary Davis….and Deanna Davis