Jerry Russell Nicholson

Jerry Russell Nicholson obituary, Clayton, GA

Jerry Russell Nicholson

Jerry Nicholson Obituary

Visit the Hunter Funeral Home - Clayton website to view the full obituary.

Jerry Russell Nicholson born on July 10th, 1963 in Toccoa Ga passed away on February 3rd, 2026 at home peacefully with loved ones present. He was preceded in death by his father Columbus Namon Nicholson, his mother Gracie LueEllen Watts, his sisters Patricia Nicholson, Loretta Roberts and Melissa Nicholson.

He is survived by his sister Charlene Goss. Nephews Brian(Ellie) Nicholson, his very special nephew Dakota Goss, Zachary Goss, Jonathan Roberts, Brandon Nicholson and many great nieces and nephews. He is survived by a girlfriend of nearly 25 years Lorrilea Allen.

He worked with Curtis Beck for many years doing excavator work putting in roads and sewers in and around Rabun county. He was proud of the work he did. In his younger years he built chicken houses. He enjoyed being outside and working. He was a good person and had a few close friends at the end. There will be no service as per his wishes.

Hunter Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Jerry Russell Nicholson. 

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Hunter Funeral Home - Clayton

423 Warwoman Road P. O. Box 653, Clayton, GA 30525

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