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John NICHOLAS Obituary
A native and former resident of Hampton, he moved to Suffolk in 1974.
A graduate of Hampton High School, he was a World War II Navy veteran. He was a former pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Suffolk, and was a current pastor of Bible Baptist Church, Suffolk.
Mr. Nicholas was preceded in death by his son, Glenn Nicholas.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Beatrice Ann Nicholas; daughter, Dianne Goodrich and husband, Tim of Lexington, N.C.; three sons, David Nicholas and wife, Faye of Edenton, N.C., Timothy Nicholas of Suffolk and Paul Nicholas and wife, Dana of Forest; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, 2009, in Peninsula Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Newport News jail ministries or a favorite charity.
Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for John NICHOLAS
Alvin W Anderson Jr.
December 12, 2022
I think of you regularly and enjoy all the teaching from the Bible that I still embrace today. You were a great teacher of the word and I will be forever grateful of your preaching and the evening Kathleen excepted Christ as her savior during a Sunday night service. So many of us that Anne called the little flock still recall some of your old sayings, like the one about marriage "If you want your pockets to jingle stay single" that one always gets a laugh. Will see you again in heaven.
Mary Beth Matthews
January 13, 2010
Words I think of when I think about my Poppop:
Laughing
Whoopi Cushion
Yippee-dippee-doo
Dag-gonnit
back massage
ice cream sandwich
dreamsicle
Breyers ice cream
ping pong
basketball - free throws & H-O-R-S-E
rapture
prophecy
Bible
Leaning on the Everlasting Arms
harpsicord
bugle
Ricola
Mentos
Certs
study desk
models
short-wave radio
hotcakes
sandwiches
What a fun Poppop I had!! He has left me with lots of great memories and I will miss him a lot.
Dianne Goodrich
January 11, 2010
The Twelve Most Memorable Moments With My Dad:
1) My dad leading me to the saving knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ at age 7.
2) Trips to the roof of our small house to eat popsicles.
3) Dad would get in our small pool with us at home.
4) Giving me big hugs and kisses and letting me sit on his knee.
5) Taking me to my brothers ballgames and letting me indulge in sweets at the concession stand.
6) Cheering me on as I competed in a tennis match in middle school.
7) Gave me away on my wedding day.
8) Always being very proud of my accomplishments and supportive of my decisions I made in life.
9) Loving God's Word and looking for Jesus' return and kept me excited about it.
10) Wanting the best for his children and always there when we needed him.
11) Giving and loving unconditionally.
12) Will remember his sense of humor which he managed to keep to the very end.
From Your Loving Daughter - I will miss you and won't forget those precious memories we shared.
Dana Lee Nicholas
December 28, 2009
Having been his daughter-in-law for nearly 18 years "POP" became my "Go To Guy" for searching and understanding GOD's word.
Pop has us all watching the heavens for Our Lord Jesus Christ's return.He was so hopeful that he was going to be caught up in the clouds of the Rapture.
I believe he was watching for the Lord's return right up until his last breath. He had such a wonderful sense of humor. I am so happy that he was in my life. It comforts me to know that he is with the Lord Jesus and that he is waiting for all of us in Heaven.
His two grand daughters, Lauren(15)and Jordan(12)will miss his silly games and songs.
I am so sad that he is gone because there was a certain confidence I had knowing he was around to make sure I looked at the right part of the BIBLE for answers. He made us feel so special.
Bill Bailey
December 21, 2009
Preacher Jack was a man of God that had "pure energy". He was genuinely excited and energetic when talking about God and serving him. His energy will be missed greatly. I knew and loved him since I was a child. He was my first preacher, he baptized me and he was the same man that married me to my wife of 16 years. I was able to sit with him before he passed and we were able to talk about many things. Now I regret not spending more time with him while he was here, for not making the time. truly a good man and a great man of God. We love you Preacher Jack and thank you for all the souls you led to the Lord and for being the man you were.
Bill Bailey
December 21, 2009
Preacher Jack was a man of God that had "pure energy". He was genuinely excited and energetic when talking about God and serving him. His energy will be missed greatly. I knew and loved him since I was a child. He was my first preacher, he baptized me and he was the same man that married me to my wife of 16 years. I was able to sit with him before he passed and we were able to talk about many things. Now I regret not spending more time with him while he was here, for not making the time. truly a good man and a great man of God. We love you Preacher Jack and thank you for all the souls you led to the Lord and for being the man you were. Bill Bailey - Suffolk, VA
December 18, 2009
My prayers and thoughts go out to the family. Anthony Gabany
Alvin W Anderson Jr.
December 18, 2009
In 1976 I was still in the Army when my wife and I met Pastor John Nicholas. We joined his Church and stayed under his ministry for the last 34 years. He was a man of integrity, he walked what he talked. He was a good preacher but even more he was a good teacher. He could take the Bible and explain it in a way that you could relate it to your daily life and use it in your daily walk. One of his joys was to ride the tractor cutting the grass at the church with his straw hat on. I will remember him as the man that God used to teach all of his little flock how to understand Gods word and helped me to stay steadfast toward God. He has now been promoted to glory we will miss him but understand that he now is in a better place. As a Saved believer he is now experiencing that blessed hope, absent from the body, present with the Lord. God bless you Pastor I know God told you when you arrived welcome my faithful servant now you may rest.
Beverly Hardison
December 17, 2009
As a young couple, my husband and I searched diligently for the right Church in which to raise our children. I am happy to say that the Lord ended our search when the Pastor welcomed us into his Church. It is with much regret that the Lord has called him home, but after having dedicated his life's work to serving the Lord- knowing that one day they would meet- his prayers have been answered.
We love you Pastor and look forward to seeing you again in heaven.
Beverly Hardison
Kathy Bernardi
December 17, 2009
I'm thinking of you during this sad time Aunt Ann & cousins. I'm remembering Uncle Nick, his humor and his energy & all the fun we used to have when our families got together.
I will be attending the service tomorrow.
Sincerely, Kathy (Gray) Bernardi
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