Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Richard Nicholas Obituary
He was born May 28, 1931, to the late IdaBelle and Charlie Nicholas. Richard attended and graduated from Dinwiddie High School. He was employed by Va. Highway Department of Dinwiddie County and later retired from Allied Chemical of Hopewell where he served for over 30 years. Mr. Nicholas was a member of First Baptist Church of West Petersburg. He is preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters.
He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Rebecca Nicholas of Petersburg; a son, Alphonso Nicholas Sr. (Lynette) of Dinwiddie; two daughters, Thomasine Northrop of Petersburg and Carolyn Brown of Richmond; a sister, Alice Crawley of Petersburg; eight grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren; nephews, nieces and cousins, a host of other relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008, at First Baptist Church, West Petersburg, with Dr. Peter R. Jeffrey, pastor, officiating. The interment will be at Blandford Cemetery. The family will assemble at the residence, 25403 Greensville Ave., Petersburg, at noon on the day of the service.
Services have been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland and Son Funeral Home now serving from three locations. (804) 732-7841. Please send your condolences to the family at our website: www.blandenterprisesinc.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Richard Nicholas
4 Entries
Robin Tucker-Ellis & family
October 23, 2008
To the Nicholas Family with Deepest Sympathy:
May you find strength, peace and comfort in your memories. Phillippians 4:7 states-"the peace of God which passeth all understanding..."
Prayerfully submitted,
L. Ann Tucker & family
October 23, 2008
To the Nicholas Family:
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Richard- but God knows best. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sorrowly submitted
The Sturdivant Family
October 21, 2008
We would like to offer our deepest sympathy to the Nicholas family during this difficult time. Our prayers are with you.
Hattie Bonner(classmate)
October 21, 2008
Alsphonso and the Nicholas Family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. I pray that God will continue to strengthen you and may he find a comforting place in your heart."For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning".
Showing 1 - 4 of 4 results
Make a Donation
in Richard Nicholas's name
Memorial Events
for Richard Nicholas
How to support Richard's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Richard Nicholas's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
