George Alexander Nicholson
June 25, 1929 ~ April 21, 2018
Resided in:
Asheville, North Carolina
George Alexander Nicholson passed away April 21, 2018. He was a son of the late James Earle and Georgia NesSmith Nicholson. George is also preceded in death by his brothers James Earl Nicholson Jr., and Jack Nicholson.
Mr. Nicholson is survived by his brother John Nicholson Sr., numerous nieces and nephews, and special friend Bunnie Silver.
Mr. Nicholson was a graduate of Lee Edwards High School, Asheville-Biltmore college, and Western Carolina University class of 1957. He was a school teacher for 34 years, and a Veteran of the US Army. George was a longtime member of the Grove Park Inn, Asheville Country Club, and the WNC Referee Association.
Funeral Services have been planned for Wednesday April 25, 2018 in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave at 11:00am. Interment to follow at Green Hills Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 pm Tuesday evening.
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So sorry to see this. What a wonderful man.
George was a great coach and mentor and good friend!
RIP George, we had lots of fun friend!
RIP long time friend, neighbor, and wonderful coach to our son! You will be missed!
Co-worker and good friend. We will miss you.
RIP coach and friend.
Coach N. Thank you for being a great coach and friend to so many young people! We are grateful for your mentoring skills and athletic leadership! We were Hall Fletcher Rebels 1967-1969 and you were the Coach!! May you RIP sir, we will never forget you!
I always enjoyed running into Mr. Nicholson whether it be at the Country Club or Happy Hill always remembered you and enjoyed seeing you. Taught my parents, uncles and me. I will never forget him walking up to our table and putting his hands on my daughters shoulders and saying I’ve never met you but, I can tell from across the room you are a Farlow.
I’m sorry I can’t be in town for the funeral but I can assure you I will never forget him.
Coach your were a coach and mentor to most of the members of the Wednesday (ROMEO’s) breakfast group at the ole Tastee Diner. You
gave us lots of great stories and guidance. You will be missed.
I was proud to be one his students. Every morning in homeroom we would all get to our respects to USA by repeating our Pledge to Old Glory the Flag. He was of my favorite male teachers! Rest in Peace our friend as we will see you again in Heaven. May God Bless the many that knew him as as his very own Family. Just know that he is resting and not far for is Jesus.
Sharon Woody
April 22,2018
Asheville NC
I’m so sorry to hear of Coach’s passing. I was fortunate to know him as a student and basketball player 50 years ago, and on a friendly and professional basis for these last many years. I’ve always had deep respect for him, never able to call him George despite his requests. He will always be Coach. RIP.
I will always remember Mr. Nicholson for his kindness, warm heart and happy disposition. He was a great friend to my mother, sister and I. May he rest in peace and God bless him and his family.
Coach Nicholson was a great guy. I remember before he became a Coach he worked at Malvern Hills Swimming Pool back in the early Fifties. I was so glad to see him at the Land of the Sky Shrine Club Breakfast a couple of months ago. Rest in Peace old friend, you were among the very Best.
I have many fond memories of Coach Nicholson, first as a student in his Health & PE class and for the last 32 years as a neighbor. Rest In Peace my friend.
Coach Nicholson was a fine man and a great teacher! He taught me many valuable things you cannot find in a text book. RIP Coach, My prayers to all his friends and family.
Coach I know your in heaven smiling
Thanks for being a friend and mentor .
You will be missed by all.
May god bless you and prayers for your family .
Thanks for all the great memories .
Jack H
Uncle George was a outstanding gentleman, I truly enjoyed the day’s that I was blessed to be able to spend on the lake fishing and at the cabin with him and Johnny. He will be missed.
Coach, thank you for being the positive role model for all of us. You never forgot one of us no matter how many years it had been. You encouraged each of us to be our best. I know your smiling.
Prayers are with the family of
‘Coach’?. He was a wonderful
friend and we had many
great rememberances of friends
at Malvern Hills Pool & school.
To Coach’s family, know he made a positive difference in many lives as a coach, teacher and friend. I loved having lunch with him whenever I was back in Asheville. From Tom Ressler and all the Hall Fletcher students and teammates 1960-63, ‘Thanks, Coach, for dedicating your life to educating young people.’
I will always remember George as just a really cool guy. He was simple a wonderful person. Great American. I enjoyed your fun loving since of humor about everyday activities and life. R.I.P.
I am sorry to hear that George has passed away. We spent a lot of time together on the golf course.
So sorry he was a good person