Thomas Edward Nicholson

Thomas Edward Nicholson obituary, Conway, SC

Thomas Edward Nicholson

Thomas Nicholson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Watson Funeral Services & Crematory on May 6, 2025.
Thomas Edward Nicholson, 76, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his loving wife and friends. Born July 17, 1948 in Ohio, he was the son of the late Marvin L. Barr and Claire McGeary Nicholson.
Thomas was a loving and devoted husband, brother and friend. He also was a member of Christ Servant Lutheran Church.
He served with the 25th Infantry Division in Vietnam from 1969-1970 in the US Army. He was a lifetime member of the VFW, Military Order of Purple Heart, The American Legion, Patriot Guard (providing comfort and escort for Veteran funerals) and Collie Rescue of the Carolinas. Thomas received the following medals, Purple Heart, Bronze Star with V for Valor, Army Commendation Medal with V for Valor, Army Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service, Combat Infantry Badge, Vietnam Service Medal, Army Meritorious Unit Citation, Vietnam Campaign Medal, New York State Conspicuous Service Medal with four stars, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, US Defense Medal, Arny Valorous Unit Citation, 25th Infantry Division and road with the combat Veteran Motorcycle Association.
He married the love of his life at the age of 71 for the first time, Ginger P. Nicholson.
He is also survived by his siblings, Charles Nicholson (Cynthia), Gary Nicholson, Cathy McGee (Tom) and Carolyn Tito.
Memorial Services will be held 12 Noon, May 24, 2025 at Christ The Servant Lutheran Church, 2105 Hwy 501 Conway, SC 29526 with Pastor Rob Taylor officiating.
The family will receive friends after the Memorial Service at the church.
Please sign a guestbook at watsonfuneralservices.com.
Watson Funeral Services and Crematory, 2300 Hwy 378, Conway, SC is serving the family.
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Chip Kuhn

May 8, 2025

R.I.P my friend, good times back in the day and my sincere condolences to Ginger and your family and friends

PETER & JO ELLA BRUSCATO

May 6, 2025

TOM WAS MY NEIGHBOR AT SHELL BAY FOR YEAR AND HALF ME AND HIM BUTTED HEADS BUT IS WAS FUN HE STOPPED A ROBBERY ON MY BRAND NEW HOUSE BEING BUILT ACROSS FROM HIS HOUSE EARNED MY RESPECT I WILL MISS YOU TOM RIP.

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