Fredericksburg, Virginia
NICHOLAS, Cecil M., 78, of Bumpass, Va., passed away Sunday, May 20, 2012. He was known as "Papa Slick" to friends and loved ones. Cecil "Slick" was a longtime retired employee of Atlantic Construction, formerly Hungerford Mechanical, Inc. He was preceded in death by his wife, June Nicholas; his brothers, Charles and Carlton Nicholas; and his half-sisters, Grace and Neva. He is survived by his son, Cecil Nicholas Jr. and his wife, Mindy; his daughters, Debbie Nicholas, and Linda Hess and her husband, Gary; five grandchildren, Jamie Nicholas, Jennifer Meyers and her husband, Tripp, Michelle Hess and her fianc‚e, Mark Blowers, Tyler Hess and Parker Hess; his sisters, Barbara Scott and Eugenia Rigsby; and his two closest companions, "Roscoe" and "Jubal." His many nieces and nephews include Keith, Shirley, Sonny; and his closest nephew and best friend, Kelly Scott "SB-1"; and three in-laws, Becky Mallory, Joe Leonard and his wife, Diane, and James Leonard and his wife, Lydia. A memorial service is planned for 11 a.m. Thursday, May 24 at Hunton Baptist Church, 11660 Greenwood Rd, Glen Allen, Va. 23059. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his name may be made to Hunton Baptist Church or Heartland Hospice. Visit www.lacyfh.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Mr Nicholas was such a delightful human being and this world will be far less brighter without him. I did not know he had passed. I will miss him. My deepest sympathies to all of you. From Mr. Nicholas' nurse at Virginia Physicians. Rhonda Middlekauff
January 18, 2013
God saw "Papa Slick" getting tired
and a cure was not to be.
So He put His arms around
him and whispered, "Come with me."
With tearful eyes we
watched him suffer
and saw him fade away.
Although we loved him dearly,
we could not make him stay.
A golden heart stopped beating,
hard working hands to rest.
God broke out hearts
to prove to us,
He only takes the best.
In Loving Memory
May 25, 2012
Barbara, I was so sorry to hear about Cecil. I saw him a few weeks ago and was so happy to see him.Cecil and I went to school together for 12year and remained friends. I will miss our visits, phone calls, but most of all his smile and laughter. Cecil was a very kind and gentle person and I will miss him very much. He is in God's care and no longer suffering. Love and prayers to Cecil's family during this very difficult time.
Evelyn Davis
May 25, 2012 | Glen Allen, VA
Cecil was a light to us all--he will be missed!
May 23, 2012 | Bumpass, VA
Cecil was always the brightest shining face at Bingo. He was always at his favorite table with a huge smile and a kind word to say to everyone. He will truly be missed.
Peggy Sorensen
May 22, 2012 | Fredericksburg, VA
Cecil was a kind and gentle man, and the entire family will miss his guidance and friendly manner. He always spoke so kindly regarding his family and how proud he was of each and every one of them. He is now with the rest of his family that preceeded him and our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
We know where he is today and there is no suffering or sorrows there.
Diane & Jim Wessel
May 22, 2012 | Providence Forge, VA
He will be missed I learned so much from him, he was the hardest working man I knew could work circles around me and never got upset about anything I will miss slick so much but i know he's in a better places
tony stell
May 22, 2012 | Chesterfield, VA
To Cecils' family. I worked with him at Hungerford for over 20 years, and I can honestly say I never saw him mad. Always laughing and joking with everyone.He will surely be missed. God brought a good man home. From a friend Barry "lulu" Druin
May 22, 2012
Linda, Debbie and Cecil, Jr. I am so sorry to hear about your father and send my condolences to the family. It has been a long long time since I have seen Cecil but I do remember him well. He always had a smile on his face. I recall before the family moved away from Ashland visiting with them many times and playing cards. Lots of fun; lots of laughs; lots of good memories. I am sure the family has many many memories that will keep him close to your heart and mind. Cecil was a good man; a...
Barbara Leonard
May 22, 2012 | Murrell's Inlet, SD