E. W. (Bill) Nicholson of Lusby, MD, left this world on December 21, 2022 to be with our Lord. He leaves behind his adoring wife, Dorothy (Dot), children Dawn Absher (James D) and Carrie Hooper (Charles G). He had 4 beloved grandchildren, James P Absher (Lauren), Kyle, Kaylyn and Conner Hooper, and 4 great-grandchildren, Lillie, Olivia, Bella Absher and Kaiden Coleman. He would light up whenever the littles were around. He was the best Poppy ever. He also leaves behind a host of nieces and nephews that he cherished, and they cherished him. He is survived by his siblings, Karen Paddy, Kevin Nicholson (Pam), and Kathy Newcomer. He is pre-deceased by his parents, Eldred and Catherine Nicholson, and sister, Darla Briggs.
He had a federal career spanning 25 years. He enjoyed his retirement, he liked traveling, fishing and the beach. He had a huge personality and was the life of the party. He loved telling jokes, and he had quite the repertoire.
To say that our hearts are broken would be an understatement, he will be missed always.
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Dawn
December 30 – Obituary: Eldred William “Bill” Nicholson, Jr.
There are never any words, but I will say I love my 2nd family and am thankful everyday that I had the chance to meet this amazing man and become part of his amazing family. His laugh, his smile and his hugs will never be forgotten.
Kirk Colleen
December 30 – Obituary: Eldred William “Bill” Nicholson, Jr.
Billy was a good force in this world. He and Dot were our next door neighbors in our first neighborhood. He would always check on us when storms came. He always had a joke or a funny story. He helped us with the kids, they listened to him. I will never forget all the good times, drinks on the front porch and a million mosquito bites. God bless Dot, the kids and the families. See you later my friend.
Stephanie & Vince Talino
December 29 – Obituary: Eldred William “Bill” Nicholson, Jr.
We will miss your hardy laughter, your humor and infectious smile. And we will miss having you here with us and no one else to enjoy eating crabs with like we do. We will miss you and think of you often… until we see you again. Rest easy dear friend.????
Dale and John Lazzari
December 26 – Obituary: Eldred William “Bill” Nicholson, Jr.
We are so sorry. We will miss him and his great humor. We really enjoyed the times we spent together at car shows and parties. We will miss our conversations about cars and politics. Our hearts go out to Dottie and her family. We hold you all in our prayers. John and Dale Lazzari
Teresa Standridge
December 23 – Obituary: Eldred William “Bill” Nicholson, Jr.
So sad to see this. We lost touch over the years. We all lived in the apartments back in the day. Prayers to Dottie and family. May he rest in peace with our Lord.
Cliff and Terry Standridge
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