Robert "Nick" Nicholson, Jr.
September 8, 1946 ~ September 26, 2004
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Candler ~ Robert "Nick" Nicholson, Jr., 58, died Sunday, September 26, 2004 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Asheville.
A native of Barbour County, WV, Mr. Nicholson was the son of Ruth Martin Myers of St. Petersburg, FL and the late Robert Leroy Nicholson, Sr. He was also preceded in death by his stepfather, Charles Poling.
Mr. Nicholson was a US Marine Corps veteran and the owner and operator of Asheville Crane, Inc. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and, in his semi-retirement, loved spending time with friends and family at the KOA Campground in Cherokee.
In addition to his mother, survivors include his loving wife, Teresa Morris Nicholson; a daughter, Kimberly Isner and her husband, Randall of Candler; a son, Glenn Benton of Fletcher; a grandson, Payton Isner; a sister, Cathy Standish of Myrtle Beach, SC and two brothers, Chuck Nicholson of Newark, OH and Jim Poling of Philippi, WV.
A funeral service will be conducted Thursday at 10:30 AM in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian on Long Shoals Road with his brother-in-law, the Rev. Floyd Morris officiating. Interment will follow at 12:00 noon in the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Black Mountain with military honors being conducted by Asheville High School Jr. ROTC Marine Corps.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 PM Wednesday evening at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Marine Corps Toys for Tots, c/o 99.9 KISS Country, 13 Summerlin Road, Asheville, NC 28806.
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Teresa & Family,
Our hearts and prayers go out to each of you.
We will miss Nick very much. He was a friend through the years and always had a smile and a kind word when we saw him.
Love
Chuck & Earlene
Dear Teresa,
Charley and I and the kids are keeping you and your family in our prayers. We will surely miss seeing Nick at the campground he was so funny and always had a kind word to say when we were there. We are very sorry for your loss.
Dear Kim and Family,
So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. God Bless.
Love, Larry and Donna
With Our Heartfelt Sympathy
Love,
Barry & Tracy
My heartfelt sympathy & condolences.
Nick was always very kind and friendly to me and my daughters, Kristina & Courtney, when we came to visit Cherokee KOA. One ‘fun’? memory that comes to mind is that Kristina wanted a ride in the red golf cart. He gave me the keys and told me to take her for a ride around the campground. Kristina had a blast. He always had a smile, and that is how he will be remembered.
Rest in peace dear friend.
Marcia, Mike, Kristina & Courtney Augsburger
Our thoughts and prayers are with each and every one of you. May God give you all peace and comfort.
Dedra & Danny Knight
From friends of the poling family our prayers our with you and to the family of Robert Nicholson may GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU AT THIS TIME SANDY AND ALVIS NULL OF POCHONATAS COUNTY WV
Son i will always love you and will see you in Heaven one day,You were my First born and i was proud of you always I will miss you
Love : ( mom }
This is for my loveing sons wife Teresa,I know your lost is great He love you very much and you gave
All your love to him I am proud that he had chose you for his wife
Love you always:(mommy ruth )
It was a pleasure knowing you
Teresa & Family,
We were very sorry to hear of Nick’s passing. We send our deepest sympathy. We have many found memories of you and Nick. Nick is in God’s hands now and God will be looking over you and you family. You will be in our prayers.
My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. I worked with Nick during his days at IMOCO. May God bless and keep you all in these days ahead and may His grace be sufficient as you go through this time of sorrow. In Christ, Alton Connor
Teresa,I’m sorry I want be able to attend the funeral, but know that I’ll be praying for you all. I love you.
As you experience the many emotions that accompany the passing of Nick, please know that The Pentecostals of Wilmington continue praying on your behalf. Where God’s finger points, He always provides. Our love to Teresa and the family!
Teresa,
We are so sorry to hear about Nick. We will cherish the memories that we have of him. We are so glad that we were able to become friends several years ago when we attended the same church for a few years. Please let us know if we can be of any help during this time.
Love Darrin, Darlene, and boys.
To The Nicholson Family,
As I write this to your family, I have tears rolling down my cheeks. No words can touch what you’re feeling inside after losing a loved one. May you find comfort in knowing that your husband,father,brother or friend now rests in beautiful and lasting peace. Your family will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
Charlie, Donna, Charlie III, Chrissy and Chloe Dowlen
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and also his employees. We have always enjoyed talking to Nick and doing business with Asheville Crane.
Kim, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. If there is anything I can do for you, please let me know.
Always, Traci, David, Matt & Morgan Frisbee
I am Kim’s half sister. Even though we didn’t have the same father, I have some very fond memories of Nick. He was always so kind to me, and welcomed me into his home every time I would come down to Candler to visit Kim. I wish I could be there for Kim, Theresa and Glenn when they need love the most. Nick will always be in my heart!
Teresa, just to let you know that I am thinking of you and Nick’s family at this hard time. I will keep you in my prayers for God’s strength and guidance to you.
Love you
Aunt Belva
we are thinking of you all and pray for your comfort and understanding in your time of heartaches
Randy, Just wanted to let you and your wife know I am thinking about you and your family. I’m so sorry to hear of the lost of your loved one. ‘Nick was a great man and he will be missed from all of us here at All American Homes. May god be with you and your family.
HELLO I AM RANDYS LITTLE BROTHER ANDI AM IN THE MARINE CORPS.SO I AM SORRY THAT I COULD NOT MAKE THE FUNERAL, BUT I WILL SAY THIS RANDY, KIM, PAYTON WE LOVE YOU ALL AND I AM SORRY FOR THE LOSS. NO WORDS NO ACTIONS CAN DESCRIBE WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH. WE LOVE YOU AND YOU ARE IN ARE PRAYERS!!!!!!!!!
Teresa, Glenn & Family,
We are so sorry to hear of the sudden loss of Nick. You and your family will be in our thoughts; and our hearts will be with you all.
Dearest Randy and Kim,
It is difficult to sit here and write things to comfort both of you and of course,little Payton. I just want to let you know that we are thinking of you and if there is anything that we can do to help you get through this alittle easier, just let me know. I would love to be there for you but since I cannot be, I just want you to know I love you all and I want to thank Nick and Teresa for all of the wonderful things they have done for your family. Be strong.
Love,
Tracy (sister) Tim, Kameron, Brittani, and Priscilla Jones
Dear Teresa, Kim, Glenn, Randy & Payton, We want to let you Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We thought the world of Nick and loved him to pieces. He will surely be missed by all of us. If there is anything we can do for any of yall we are a phone call away.
Love to all of yall,
Billy, Teresa & Family
To the Nicholson Family – There are no words that I can share with you to take away the sorrow of loosing your loved one. However, I can relate to what you all are feeling, thinking and just know that GOD is in control and your lost loved one is at much peace and serenity.
Warmest regards,
deepest regrets.
Floyd Atteberry
Dear Theresa and family:
We were so sorry to hear of Nick’s passing, he will be missed, you are all in our prayers. with kindest regards, Stom Peterson and Family, Peterson Insurance Group, Inc.
Aunt Teresa, Glenn, Kim and everyone else, our thoughts and prayers are with you all through this most difficult time. I will see you tomorrow. Until then, love and prayers.
Dear Teresa, Kim, Glenn, Randy & Payton,
I want you all to know how sorry I am for your loss. I would have signed the guest book sooner, but I wasn’t sure how to put my feeling’s for Nick into words. He was an amazing man…of course you already know that! I consider myself very lucky to have spent time with him and to call him my friend. His passion and dedication for the Toys for Tots event of 2003 was something I will NEVER forget. We asked for him to donate his time, man power and his equipment and his answer to everything we asked for was ‘Lets do it’ or ‘I’ll take care of it’! My dad always talked about ‘The Measure of a Man’ and how we should judge people on the works they did and not things they owned or the money they made. I remember looking down at Nick from the van during the Toys for Tots event and thought about what my dad said…Nick looked like he was 15 feet tall!
Your friend,
Chuck Marsh – Breakfast Club
Teresa,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Nick.He will be greatly missed.Our prayers & thoughts are with you and his family.
Our prayers are with you..
Teresa &Ashe.Crane Family Your loss is great but our God is strong look to him always our thoughts and prayers are with you all With Love Brad,Bonnie
So sorry for your loss. God Bless all of you.
tressa we are thinking of you and
family in your your time of sorrow
we love you very much.
uncle dennie an aunt barbara
uncle oliver an aunt carol.
To our dear friends Randy, Kim and Payton,
Our hearts are aching for you right now. We feel so blessed to have had our paths cross with your family. We hope that during this time of need you can draw strength from all of us who love you so very much.
Keeping you in our prayers,
My sincere condolences are exteneded to the Nicholson family. There are no words that I can say to calm the grief and sorrow you all are experiencing. Just know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. It is so hard to loose a loved one; however, just know that GOD has a plan and that Nick is at much peace. Lean on GOD and He will comfort you and see you through your grieving process.
Warmest regards,
deepest regrets.
Floyd Atteberry
Dear Teresa, There are no words to say to help you through this time of sadness, we realize your sorrow and tears are very personal and private. Please know how much we love you and Nick, and how much you and Nick love all of your employees and their families. You both have given so much and asked for nothing in return. We will always be here for you like you have always been there for us. Just remember we are all one big family and we stick together, even when things seem to be unbearable. All our love, Dale, Deborah and Kaitlyn
Kim & Payton
I know this is the hardest thing you have probably been through in your life. Words can not say how sorry we are for you. Just remember the lives your father and pawpaw have touched and will continue to affect. All the good he has done and that the good Lord has him close by his side and is watching over all of us. A statement that Nick made to all of us, ‘Anything you need, we will be there for you’, remember, we will be there for you, also. Love, Dale, Deborah and Kaitlyn
Kim, Randy, Payton, Theresa and Glenn,
We will forever remember the last time we saw Nick~playing laser tag at Payton’s party. No words can say how deeply sorry we are for you.
To all the family and friends, our sincere sorrow on your loss. We both use to work for another Crane Company, and Nick was kind and helpful in our dealings with him. I called him for donations for a ‘lockup’ I was in for MD, he mis-understood and thought I was in a real jail and wanted to know where to bail me out. 🙂 I will never forget his offer to help me,(and didn’t ask what I had done) or the laughter we shared when he realized it was for charity. We will not forget Nick or his kindness to us both during trying times.
TERESA,I SAW YOU ALL DOWN AT MIKE&CARLAS HOUSE A WHILE BACK AND MY MIND INSTANTLY WENT BACK TO ALL THE GOOD FELLOWSHIP WE HAD WHILE WE WERE ALL ATTENDING MAPLE RIDGE CHURCH AND ALSO SOME OF THE LONG TALKS NICK AND I HAD TOGETHER. WE HAD SIMILAR BACKGROUNDS AND EXPERIENCES IN OUR YOUNGER DAYS AND HE CERTAINLY ENCOURAGED ME AT A TIME WHEN I REALLY NEEDED IT.FOLKS LIKE THAT ARE HARD TO FIND IN THE DAYS IN WHICH WE LIVE. IT WOULD BE HARD FOR ME TO FIND ADEQUATE WORDS TO COMFORT YOU BUT YOU KNOW WHERE TRUE COMFORT COMES FROM AND HE WILL CERTAINLY BIND UP YOUR BROKEN HEART IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW>>>>PHIL.
THERESA I WANT TO LET YOU KNOW HOW SORRY I AM ABOUT YOUR LOSS. I CAN
REMEMBER YOU AND NICK WHEN YOU CAME
TO MAPLE RIDGE BAPTIST CHURCH. MY
HEART GOES OUT TO YOU AND ALL YOUR
FAMILY. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND
LEAN ON HIM FOR STRENGTH AS I AM SURE YOU WILL GOD BLESS YOU
Our hearts and prayers are with you at this time. We remember you and your family from Asheville Apostolic Church and think of you often. I remember when I first moved to NC, I was invited to your house for a ladies Christmas party.
You are in our thoughts and prayers, Diane Dorn
Kim, Randy, Payton & Teresa:
My heart is so sad for all of you and especially for my best friend, Kim. I wish there was something that I could say or do to take away your hurt and emptiness, but only God and time will heal the hurt. Thank God each day for the wonderful memories that you have of Nick. My last memory of Nick, was last year at the Campground in Cherokee, it was my first trip to NC and Nick and Teresa made my daughter and I feel so welcome. Nick encouraged Kim and I to go rafting down the river and was there with his truck to pick us up at the end. He was a fun, loving guy and had a huge heart. His reward in heaven will be great ! May God bless each of you. I love you all!
My condolences to Nick’s family and friends. I have lost a well-remembered second cousin. I remember Nick’s younger years when he was a ‘barber’ and he always cut my hair when we both lived near Washington, D.C in the early 1960’s. Although I hadn’t seen Nick for almost 40 years, I shall always remember Nick as a very fun-loving wonderful person. Our cousins, Patty Schwartz and Anna Clyde also send their deep condolences. May GOD bless.
Mrs. Teresa,
I am so sorry about Mr. Nick death. i will always remember him and our fires we had every night. He taught me so much this summer. I am so thankful for meeting you both this summer.
Dear Teresa & Family
You have been in my heart, thoughts, and prayers often this past week and my heart cries in pain for you. Words cannot convey or express the sadness I feel for the family. We feel blessed to have known Nick. Everyone that knew Nick has lost a wonderful person and dear friend. Nick’s kindness, generosity and zest for fun will never to replaced or forgotten. Having the friendship with Nick, Teresa, Glenn, Kim, Randy and Payton will last forever. Nick’s love, devotion, and appreciation of Teresa was beyond words. Brook & Shane thinks KOA will not be the same. Neither will I. Be strong and know a lot of people love you and are here for you and your family. May God give you peace and comfort. Love Pat & Larry
To Ruth & Family
We were saddened today to hear of Nick’s passing. Cleo & I mourn for you and your family. If there is anyway we can help ease your pain, please contact me. Our phone # is (937) 233-2411.
Jack, Cleo & family.
I would like to extend my sympathy to the family and friends of the Nicholson’s. Cathy was there for my family when we lost our parents. I know how hard it must be for all of you. I am so sorry and may God Bless You All.
Sincerely,
Dianne Heit
i wish i could be there with you.you have always been very special to me and i love you dearly. i am praying for you and i want to be with you . my prayers are being sent to god in your behave that he will just wrap those loving arms around you and give you much peace.always pray and remember to trust him with all your worries and cares. you are weighing very heavy on all our hearts. mom , dad, and sis, wish we could be there also if ever you need someone to talk to just call me 252-244-0068 anytime.you have always been very close to my heart. love you so much———————–connie
Iwould like to express my deepest sympathy to your family. I have not seen Nick in many years but, we were good friends in grade and highschool. My family (Steve& Ruth Nikses)knew Nick’s mother and father and stepfather(Charlie)for many years. We had much fun in school and alot of it was because of Nick’s humor and charm. I’m sure he never lost either as he aged. I am sure he will be greatley missed by his family and friends. My paryers are with you and your family, Cathy, Jimmy, Chuck,and mother Ruth.
Sincerely,
Toni (Nikses)Zara
WE WILL KEEP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS.
Theresa, Kim,Glenn&the enitre family of ‘Nick’ Nicholson.
My deepest smypathy in the loss of your husband,father,brother and uncle.May you know that he will be forever in your hearts and minds and that he is with you everyday.
God Bless and keep you.
Ada
Teresa and Glenn,
So sorry for your loss. May God grant you peace.
Prayers are with you.
Tanya
Kim,Randy,Glenn,and the rest of your family I’m sorry for your loss our thoughts are with you.
You will be missed
Enjoyed working with Nick (Billy’s Modular & Mobile Home Contractors)
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends for their loss.
We are certainly sorry to hear of your loss but a new beginning for Nick. Our thoughts and prayers are with the you.
We send our regrets to Teresa and family. We are very sorry to hear such news but will have you in our prayers. We are also sadden we are unable to attend the viewing and funeral. Please let us know if we can be of any help. May God bless you and your complete family. We love you dearly.
Sincerly,
Tim, Tina, Taylor and soon to be baby boy Merritt.
Glen and family,
Our heartfelt sympathy and prayers are with you all at this time. Be strong for eachother and may God help see you through this difficult time.
We will miss our friend and business associate. Our thoughts and prayers go out to each of you.
Roger and Brenda Blankenship
Teresa, there are no words that can express the pain and sorrow Skip and I feel. We consider ourselves blessed to have been included in Nick’s circle of extended family and friends. He was truly a unique individual, making everyone feel very special; we will remember his generosity, compassion, humor and his deep love and loyalty to his family and his country’s Red, White and Blue!
We love you, Teresa. We have witnessed your great strength and know that you will be equal to whatever challenges you may face in life. Although you will feel much saddness and grief, always know that all of us are here to share that burden in any way possible. When you are ready, we will also help make some more happy memories, in honor of Nick.
Bridget & Family :
Sorry to hear about the loss of your father. May God send his peace to ease all the pain you are feeling.
Scott & Michele Baldwin
Teresa Our heart is broken for you and your family with the loss of Nick we will be praying for you in this very diffcult time.Our fondness memories of Nick is him trying to order you flowers without his Eagle eyes catching him.What we will miss the most is him cranking up the red 57 chevy and you and him going by smilin and waving. Teresa in the days ahead if you need to talk cry or just need a hug just come across the road.Your friends.
Teresa and Glenn, we just want you to know that we love you and hold you in our prayers! Our hearts share in your pain during this loss.
Love ya bunches!
We would like to send our condolences to your family. We at Anteon will greatly miss Nick. He was a wonderful person to work with. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family during this time of grief.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Our Love to You!
Hi I knew Nickie when he was a little boy when he was with my sister Freda Nickolson , I am very sorry to hear of his untimly death . He will be misses and rembered by all that know him May god be with you in your time of sorrow Jean casto
So very sorry to hear of Nick’s passing. We were friends of Nick’s from Barbour Co. He and Paul used to be very close friends. Paul also used to work with Randy’s Dad. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. God bless!!
Hi, I knew Nicki when he was a little boy and he was with my sister Freda Nicholson. I am very sorry to hear of his untimely death. He will be missed and remembered by all that knew him, May god be with you in your time of sorrow Jean Casto
We wish to extend our condolences to the family of Nick Nicholson.
The employees of AMC, Inc.
To a dear friend of mine, his father, mother, and family, I want to send all my love, caring, friendship, and support too. I will hold everyone of you in my prayers and wish everyone all the best.
To my friends and camping family, my family will miss nick very much. We will be there for you in you time of need and later when you will need us most.Nick was a great man and loved his country till the end, we will keep his spirit going and his love , we love you guys .
Kim and family,
Accept my sincere sympathy. Nick was a great guy. He will be missed by many.
our thoughts and prayers are with you and family. we are good friends of jim and mary and jr. used to go hunting with nick years ago in wv. in christian love junior and dottie
I remember Nick as a handsome, kind, fun-loving guy who gave his life to the Lord long before he went to meet Him. I remember the day Nick was Baptised in the Tygart River between Junior and Belington. I remember so many wonderful things about Nick and his mother, brothers, and sister. May the Lord wrap his loving arms around each of you at this time of sorrow. Sincerely, Judy Harris Armstrong
Very sorry to hear about Nicki’s umtimely death,, I knew Nicki when we were in are preteens years.. His grandmother lived near my aunt in a small community (Berryburg) near Philippi,WV..May god bless and help his family in this time of sorrow..