Frank Craig Nicholson

Frank Craig Nicholson obituary, Elkton, VA

Frank Craig Nicholson

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Frank Nicholson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kyger Funeral Home - Elkton on Oct. 23, 2025.

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Frank Craig Nicholson, 80, of Elkton, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at his home. He was born March 15, 1945 in Harrisonburg and was the son of the late Dr. William H. and Lillian "Ruppie" Rupert Nicholson.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Ann Nicholson, a son, Craig Nicholson; a sister, M. Louise Nicholson; cousin, Margie Kite.
Frank served our country in the United States Air Force. He worked for Hensley & Sheets Chevrolet for many years; most recently he was employed with the City of Harrisonburg. He will be missed by all those who knew and loved him.
Frank is survived by his sons, Allen Nicholson and wife, Francee, Will Nicholson and wife, Melissa; a companion for the last several years, Debra Smith; brother, William H. Nicholson, IV; grandchildren, Meghan Cardin and husband, Zach, Noa Nicholson, Gabriel Nicholson, Javis Nicholson, Summer Nicholson, Kiera Nicholson, Hannah Nicholson; great-grandchildren, Alva "AJ" Cardin and AdaJane Cardin; cousins, Curtis Kite and Beth Kite.
A Celebration of Life will be conducted 10 a.m., Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Kyger Funeral Home in Elkton, with Pastor Wanda Myers officiating.

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Kyger Funeral Home - Elkton

115 Nicholson Road, Elkton, VA 22827

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