Robert "Mack" Nicholson

Mr. Robert "Mack" Nicholson, 76, of Mt. Croghan, SC went to be with his Lord on Thursday, January 26, 2023 while surrounded by his loving family. Mack Nicholson was born on November 7, 1946 in Mt. Croghan, SC to the late Press and Emma Phillips Nicholson. Mack later met and united in marriage to the love of his life, Mary Ann Nicholson. He worked for many department stores including BC Moore and Belk. He continued his working career as a car salesman at Bob Mayberry for over 20 years where he was one of their highest selling salesman. In 1981, Mack revived the Pageland Farmer's Market and in 1982 The Pageland Watermelon Festival. He restored twelve buildings in the Downtown Pageland Business District including efforts to save and restore the Blakeney Hotel. After hard work and dedication, Mack reopened The Ball Theatre in 2016. He was named the Honorary Mayor of Pageland in September of 2022. Mack always supported the Pageland Garden Club with all their efforts and projects. He was a member of the Pageland Historical Society and a lifelong farmer, especially watermelons. Mack loved history, Charleston, SC and an avid Richard Petty fan. He is preceded in death by his parents; niece, Sharon Joy "Sissy" Nicholson and daughter-in-law, Polly Nicholson. Mr. Nicholson is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Mary Ann Nicholson, of the home, sons, Rodney Nicholson (Melissa) of Pageland, SC, Robert Jason Nicholson of Mt. Croghan, SC, Ryan Patrick Nicholson (Angelica) of Pageland, SC and Russell Nicholson (Melissa) of Pageland, SC; brother, Ronnie Nicholson (Karen) of Mt. Croghan, SC; sisters, Sue Bailey (James) of Mt. Croghan, SC and Wanda Douglas (Kenny) of Mt. Croghan, SC; grandchildren, Katy McNew (Ben) of Richfield, SC, Matthew Nicholson (BreAnna) and Megan Nicholson both of Pageland, SC, Blake Nicholson (Mikayla) of Indian Trail, NC, Hannah Noel Nicholson, Christian Nicholson Emma Natalyn Nicholson, Carter Nicholson, Ryan Patrick Nicholson, II, Callie "Princess" Nicholson and Rhett O'Neal Nicholson all of Pageland, SC; great grandchildren, Everly Nicholson of Indian Trail, NC, Hudson McNew of Richfield, SC and Brooks Nicholson of Indian Trail, NC. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunday, January 29, 2023 at Baumgartner Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, January 30, 2023 at Pageland Community Center, 1113 W. McGregor Street, Pageland, SC 29728 with Rev. Rodney Nicholson officiating. The burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park of Pageland. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pageland Farmer's Market, C/O Ryan Nicholson, 3062 Hwy 601 North, Pageland, SC 29728. Baumgartner Funeral Home of Pageland, South Carolina (www.baumgartnerfh.com) is assisting the Nicholson family.