Frank E. Nicholson

Mt. Croghan, SC

Mr. Frank Edward Nicholson, age 87, entered into rest on Friday, March 16, 2018 at his home. Funeral Services will be 3:00 PM Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at Center Grove Baptist Church by Pastor Charles Terry and Rev. Rodney Nicholson with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 PM Monday, March 19, 2018 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home.

Mr. Nicholson was born November 28, 1930 in Mt. Croghan, SC a son of the late Ross E. and Dezzie Summerford Nicholson. In his early years, Frank enjoyed farming prior to being the owner and operator of Nicholson’s Garage in Mt. Croghan. A faithful member of Center Grove Baptist Church, Frank served as a Deacon and was a member of the cemetery committee. He enjoyed drag racing and was an avid NASCAR fan.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Nicholson was also preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Betty Honeycutt Nicholson; daughter, Peggy N. Jones; son, Eddie Nicholson, Jr.; sisters, Annie “Ann” Campbell, Muriel N. Boan, and Elsie N. Cooper; and by his brother, Mack “Coy” Nicholson.

Survivors include his sons, Marty A. (Amy) Nicholson of Kershaw, SC, and Mike H. Nicholson of Mt. Croghan, SC; daughter, Betty N. (Randy) Knight of Mt. Croghan, SC; 4 grandchildren, Dan “Tan” Nicholson, Sandy N. (Carey) Reid, Tina Gaddy, and Madison P. Jones; 5 great grandchildren; sister, Dorothy N. “Dot” Wilkerson of Ruby, SC; also numerous nieces and nephews.

The family would like to express their thanks to caregiver, Linda Knight for her care and support shown to Mr. Frank and his family.

Memorials may be made to Center Grove Baptist Church, 22971 Hwy. 9, Mt. Croghan, SC 29727 or to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29727

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home (www.mrcfuneralhome.com) of Chesterfield, SC is serving the Nicholson family.