Thomas Nicholson, Sr.

Thomas Nolan Nicholson, Sr., age 79, died on November 23, 2025, at his residence in Cottonport.

Tommy, as he was known to most, was born on January 3, 1946, in Plaucheville, Louisiana. One of five children of Nolan and Audrey Nicholson, Tommy was the only son and kept his sisters entertained. He married his wife of 58 years, Peggy Ann Armand, on October 14, 1967, and the couple had three children. Tommy was always hardworking and a skilled mechanic, opening his own business, Tom’s Automotive, in 1985. He loved a good conversation and enjoyed making people laugh. He loved going to the camp, being in the woods, and hunting deer. He was also fond of woodworking and was a member of the Lions Club.

Tommy is survived by his wife, Peggy, their two sons, Thomas Nolan Nicholson, Jr. (Gilda) of Cottonport, and Kevin Nicholson (Monica) of Plaucheville, and their daughter, Alisa Lacombe (Jason) of Prairieville. He is also survived by two sisters, Joan Sharon of Brusly and Marilyn McCarty of Baton Rouge, five grandchildren, one step-grandchild, three great-grandchildren, and one step-great-grandchild, as well as many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Nolan and Audrey Nicholson, his stepfather, Robert Travasos, and two sisters, Gail Catherine Nicholson and Carolyn Brown.

Visitation for Tommy will be held on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, beginning at 9:30am at St. Mary’s Assumption Catholic Church in Cottonport, with a Rosary at 10:40am. Funeral Mass will begin at 11:00am followed by the burial at St. Mary’s #2 Mausoleum.