James Nickerson Obituary

James R. Nickerson Interlachen, FL

James R. "Jim" Nickerson, 49, of Interlachen, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2010 due to injuries received in an automobile accident in Flagler County. He was a native of Boston, MA and resided in Interlachen since 2006 coming from Naples, FL.

Jim was a graduate of Michigan State University where he received a degree in Fisheries and Wildlife. Jim became a licensed water treatment plant operator and was currently working with the City of Daytona Beach. He had previously worked with the City of Naples in the same capacity. A man of many talents, Jim was also licensed as a captain with the U.S. Coast Guard and for 28 years had operated the "Look-N-Hook" charter boat from the Port of Isles.

Along with his father, Bob Nickerson, he had operated a crab fishing business in the Everglades area. Since moving to Interlachen, Jim started the "Honey Do Lawn Care" business to assist seniors in the West Putnam area. Jim had also participated each year in the Relay For Life fundraisers. He was a member of Palatka Moose Lodge #184 and while down in Marco Island, had attend the San Marco Catholic Church.

He is survived by his wife of four years, Grace Nickerson of Interlachen; his father, Bob Nickerson and his companion, Helen Pender of Portugal Cove, Newfoundland; two sons, Douglas Nickerson of Dade County and Kenneth Nickerson of Central Florida; a sister, Susan Shook of Welcome, NC; his brother-inlaw, Ron Shook of Hesperia, MI; two nephews, Ron Shook, Jr. and Joshua Shook; a niece, Holli Shook; a great-niece, Addison Shook and a greatnephew, Hunter Shook.

Services Celebrating Jim's Life will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, April 26, 2010 at St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church in Interlachen with Father Robert Napier officiating.

Visitation will be Sunday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., at Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Interlachen.

Memories and condolences may be left for the family at www.JohnsonOverturfFunerals.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka.

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Published by Naples Daily News on Apr. 25, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for James Nickerson

11 Entries

Susan Shook

May 20, 2010

My brother....forever loved and sadly missed. Grace,I have no words to express your loss. The pain is too great for me, losing Jim, he was my brother..... but he was your husband....your life and your world. I can't even imagine the pain you are feeling. Cherish the memories and turn to the Lord for strength..I'm always here for you,if you need me. I Love You Gracie.

Penny Brossett

May 9, 2010

Grace I'm sorry for your loss, Jim will be greatly missed. Wish we had spent more time with him. You are in William and my prayers

Ronel Shook

May 3, 2010

When Jim died a part of me died with him.
I knew Jim 35 years, he was family, my brother. I am blessed with millions of wonderful memories of Jim. He was a great man and he will surely be missed.

Jim Doing What He Loved!

Mike Starke

April 28, 2010

Grace, Thank you so much for calling me early this morning regarding Jim's untimely passing. My deepest sympathy to you, his children and family. Words escape me as I am still shocked of the news. I new and fly fished with Jim for over 20 years and shared his valued company and many magical times on the water back in his beloved glades. Jim never needed a GPS or a compass since he new the vast stretches of mangrove swamp from horizon to horizon like the lines on his sun weathered hands. He'd always greet me and/or my son at the dock with a friendly smile always sporting his shimmering long pony-tail and his contagious enthusiasm for giving his dedicated clients and friends a memorable day in the backcountry. Climbing aboard his aging yellow-sided flats boat was like stepping aboard a magic carpet that with Jim at the helm would soon transport us through the tangled maze of mangroves to the wondrous world of the backcountry where dreams of catching tarpon, snook and reds was a reality thanks to Jim's keen senses and uncanny eyesight. Jim would expertly pole through the world of skinny water all day under the hot Florida sun with never a complaint like a stealthy hunter stalking his quarry. You see... Jim's love as mine for sight fishing was the holly grail of fly fishing. Toiling under the sun's heat was all part of the glorious game we loved. If it was easy Jim probably would never had chosen the game, for it wasn't challenging enough for the skills of the like's of Jim Nickerson. I was so very privleged to share so many wondrous times with Jim on those backcountry flats and to have known him as a friend.

I will sorely miss his skilled and friendly company on the water. Hopefully, his life-ever-after will keep the sun in his face, the wind at his back and his line tight to a fish.

Again, my deepest sympathy.

I will miss my friend Jim.

Capt. Mike Starke

I'm hopeful this image of Jim goes through. Please call me if you and/or the family would like to have other images of Jim. I gave him copies of some a while back. (609) 439-3909.

Holli Shook

April 27, 2010

Just a few thoughts......I am so glad we got to spend time together two summers ago, those memories will be cherished for the rest of my life. I will miss you so much.......

2008 Canoe Trip down the White River MI

Holli Shook

April 27, 2010

Grace,
So sorry to hear about your loss. I am sure Jimmy will be missed by many. Our hearts go out to you & your family.
Capt. Don & Karen Cochran

brian richardson

April 27, 2010

Hi Grace this is capt. Brian from Everglades City Rod and Gun Club I hope you remember me. I am soooo sorry for this tragedy I though Jimmy was just the nicest guy. Writing this at 12:00 midnight on Monday the 26th I am still in utter shock. Please if you get this Grace please call me 239-340-0265 Please if you don't get me Grace leave a number that I can contact you on. I hope you get this. If anyone else reads this that knows Grace please relay this message Thanks alot I've thought about Jimmy all day even though I havn't seen him in a year I always thought of him but had no number to reach him on.

April 25, 2010

A great man will surely be missed. A man of many talents. It has been 22 plus years since we cared for Jim's children, Doug and Kenny at Kiddie Korral Playschool. We'll always remember Jim as a quiet gentleman who loved his sons very much. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jim's wife, children, father, family, and friends.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

God Bless,
Rebecca Wallace
Steve & Debbie Wallace
Vickie Wallace

jim logie

April 25, 2010

I have known Jim, and his family for well over 40 years, his Dad , and Grandfather and I worked for the same marina in Michigan in the late 60's, Jim and my son were on a little league team together, when moved to Naples and became a charter Captain, I furnished motors for his skiff, my sincere condolences go out to Bob, Susan, and his children .
Jim Logie Naples Fl.

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