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Where Heritage and Life are celebrated.

Eldred William “Bill” Nicholson, Jr.

June 5, 1950- December 21, 2022

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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Visitation

Services

  • Celebration of Life

Thursday, December 29, 2022
1:00 PM

Solomons Volunteer Rescue Squad and Fire Department

13150 H.G. Trueman Road
Solomons, MD 20688

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Link:
http://svrsfd.org/

Interment

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    Teresa Standridge
    23 Dec 2022
    3:10pm

    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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    Dale and John Lazzari
    26 Dec 2022
    6:23pm

    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

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    Stephanie & Vince Talino
    29 Dec 2022
    11:58am

    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.💔

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    Kirk Colleen
    30 Dec 2022
    9:38am

    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.

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    Dawn
    30 Dec 2022
    1:15pm

    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.

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    Teresa Standridge
    23 Dec 2022
    3:10pm

    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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    City
    Huntingtown
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Dale and John Lazzari
    26 Dec 2022
    6:23pm

    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

    save
    City
    Dayton
    State
    MD
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    Stephanie & Vince Talino
    29 Dec 2022
    11:58am

    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.💔

    save
    City
    Lewes
    State
    DE
    Reply
    Kirk Colleen
    30 Dec 2022
    9:38am

    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.

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    Mechanicsville
    State
    MD
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    Dawn
    30 Dec 2022
    1:15pm

    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.

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    Chesapeake
    State
    Va
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