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Jack Nickleson Obituary
Wanamaker, went to be with his Lord on August 13, 2015. He was 78 years old and is survived by his wife of sixty years Harlean Privette Nickleson; four sons, Danny (Judi), Donnie (Denise), Dale (Suzanne) and Darren (Mona); 12 grandchildren; soon to be 17 great grandchildren; his sister Billie Willard; two brothers-in-law James and Fred Privette. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carney and Laverne Nickleson, and sister, Beverly Paugh. Jack was a faithful 44 year member of the Southeastern Church of Christ where he formerly served as a Deacon and Elder. As a very active father to his four sons he was very involved in Franklin Township youth sports, coaching baseball and football. He was instrumental in forming the Franklin Township Youth Football League. During his career he worked with Kroger Dairy, American Foods, Service Supply, and The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra from which he retired in 2006.
Memorial donations may be made to the Southeastern Church of Christ, 6500 Southeastern Avenue, 46203. Visitation will be Sunday, August 16 from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Monday, August 17 at 10:00 a.m. followed by funeral services at 11:00 a.m., all at the Church. Arrangements are being handled by Oakley-Hammond Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jack Nickleson
Betty Wilson
August 18, 2015
We dearly loved Jack. Our sympathy goes to the Nickleson family. Ken and Betty Wilson. The family will be in our prayers.
Sheila&Daniel McNamara
August 18, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Bev &Jerry Duddy-Riegel
August 17, 2015
Harlan and Family,
Jerry and I are so sorry to hear about Jack. You and family are in our prayers. He was a wonderful man who we are glad to have known. Our condolences. He will be missed in Southwinds.
Bev & Jerry Duddy-Riegel
August 17, 2015
Harlan & Family,
Jerry and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our prayers.we all loved him. He was a wonderful man. He will surely be missed by all.
August 17, 2015
We will miss you jack you were a good friend.
Sheila & Danny McNamara
Southwinds Fl..
Todd Cooney
August 16, 2015
I'll always remember Jack as a great family man and father, and am grateful to have grown up with his sons. He's left a wonderful legacy. My prayers to the family for your loss.
FC and the town of wanamaker
August 16, 2015
So sorry for your loss, our condolences from. FC Class of 1978
Dave Webb
August 15, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss, Jack was a great man! I will always, always remember his handshake!
I'm sorry that I can't be there, I am in Atlanta with my youngest daughter Megan, who is in the hospital down here in the ICU. The entire family will be in my prayers.
Rita VanHooser
August 15, 2015
Jack was a sweet, fine Christian man. One my favorite people at Southeastern. The family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Deborah Harris Beal
August 15, 2015
Aunt Harlean..Danny..Donnie..Dale..Darren and families Im so sorry for the loss of Uncle Jack. He was a good husband..father..grandfather..brother and uncle. He will be missed by so many. My thoughts..prayers and
heart are with you all. I love you all.
Love Deborah Harris Beal & Mark Harris
Bob and Joan Dixon
August 15, 2015
We treasure the beautiful memories our families enjoyed.
JACK & DORIS O'LEARY
August 15, 2015
FROM HIS FRIENDS IN SOUTHWINDS,SARASOTA,FL.
ONE OF THE BEST, JACK WILL ALWAYS BE A
WONDERFUL PERSON
David & Janice Kent
August 15, 2015
Harlean and the boys,
What a WONDERFUL lifetime friend and mentor. You will be missed by al.
Debbie Alsup
August 15, 2015
What a celebration of a wonderful life. What memories for Danny, Donnie, Dale, Darren and their beautiful families. Rest in Peace Jack.
Cindy & Tim Dudley
August 15, 2015
R.I.P.
August 15, 2015
Our wonderful friend and Southwinds neighbor. Rest in peace.
Norma & Mike Joyce
Jean & Bill Wise
August 14, 2015
Harlean, Our sincere thoughts are with you, Donnie, Danny, Dale and Darren and families. We have many great memories of Jack.We are sure this is a great loss for the family
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