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Samuel Nicholas Obituary

NICHOLAS Samuel Nicholas departed this life on Thursday, March 17, 2011 at Ochsner Medical Center at the age of 97. Beloved husband of the late Eldenia Nicholas. Son of the late Anthony Nicholas and Victoria Nicholas Thompson. Devoted father of Shirley N. (George) Smith, Venessa N. (Michael) Frazier and Alvin (Gail) Nicholas. Brother of Lee Ethel Burton. Also survived by 12 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, 8 great great grandchildren, 1 great great great granddaughter and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers and members of Austerlitz St., Beautiful Zion, Third Rose of Sharon and St. Thomas Missionary Baptist Churches and St. Phillip BC of Modeste, LA, employees of Dept. of Health and Hospitals - Health Standards Section are invited to attend the Funeral Service at Austerlitz St. Baptist Church, 819 Austerlitz St., on Saturday, March 26, 2011 at 11:00 am. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am. Interment: Providence Memorial Pk. Arrangements by DW Rhodes, 3933 Washington Ave. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the guest book.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Mar. 25, 2011.

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Delilah Landry

March 25, 2011

May God be with the family of Mr. Sam, he lived a beautiful 4 scores and 17 years wonderful life, be strong family and keep the Faith and for your Siblling ,grandchildrens ,nieces and nephews , he will be sadly miss, but not foretten

March 25, 2011

Our prayers and thoughts are with you and the family.May God continue to strengthen you.Praying for you.To Nick and Gail.Love Weasel and Linda

March 25, 2011

As you honor your Father, this is a time to remember the things your father said and did and all the time you spent with him. Your Father's memories are a precious legacy. I pray that God will comfort you and keep your father's spirit close. Pearl Frazier Robinson(New Orleans,LA)

Keisa Fascio

March 25, 2011

My Grandfather was and will forever be an outstanding individual to me, and many others. He lived a full, wonderful life, and has given me many happy memories. Grandpa, you are forever loved and cherished.

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