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Ronald Nicholas Obituary
He was the son of Raymond and Beatrice Nicholas. Ron was a long-time resident of Colonial Heights and was a retiree of E.I. DuPont. Ron was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church and Highland United Methodist Church. Over the years he served in many different capacities, youth and adult Sunday school teacher, several choirs, youth leader and deacon. Ron was a talented and well known soloist in the area. He served as co-chairman of the 50th reunion of the Petersburg High School Class of '59.
Ron is survived by his wife of 46 years, Ann Britton Nicholas, and their children, a daughter, Elizabeth (Loren) Leigh, and two sons, Mark (Karen) and Dwight (Mandy). Ronnie is survived by five grandchildren, Miranda and Morgan Leigh, Nathan Nicholas, Michaela Nicholas and Sarah Collier; and three great-grandchildren. Ron is also survived by his sister, Vera (Larry) Meier of Richmond. He leaves many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 1, 2010, at Highland United Methodist Church, 125 E. Westover Ave., Colonial Heights, with the Rev. Keith Ritchie officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 31, 2010, at the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ronald Nicholas
Elizabeth Nicholas Leigh
June 22, 2012
Happy Birthday, Dad! We all miss you so very much! I so wish I could pick up the phone and hear your voice again! Loved and So Missed!!!
Mark Nicholas
June 18, 2012
Happy Birthday, Dad!!! Sure do miss you ... Love You!
Morgan Leigh
July 29, 2010
Thank you lord for taking my grandpa the best way you could, painless! You were always their to pick me up when I was down, sing to me when I was sad,and make me laugh anytime you could! You have made me into a well taught child, teenager, and later an adult! I miss you so much and even though your gone your not gone from my heart. Everyday I think of how I didnt appreciate the stuff you did like take me to school when mom had her surgery, let me come over when miranda was sick, and check on me when I was hurt! I will always miss not being able to sing with you again and all the other stuff!! But the one thing I dont regret doing is saying I LOVE you and i always will.
Love your little MO
Elizabeth Ann Nicholas Leigh
July 27, 2010
I thank the Lord for picking you to be my Dad!! Thank you for all the wonderful memories you left us with that make this time without you just a tiny bit easier to endure. For teaching us morals, respect for others, right from wrong, and most of all passing your humor on to the three of us! Even though I had to teach you that there were things I could do even if I was a GIRL. For your Love, Support, and Encouragment as we grew from children to adults with our own families. I will always treasure all the times we got to sing together at home and with an audience. For hardly ever letting me go to bed at night without a phone call to make sure the house was locked up, the girls and I were ok, and to tell me you loved me!! Well, just wanted you to know we Miss You like crazy, but we are all doing ok Dad!
"Love You The Mostest!"
Your BEBE
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Ronnie enjoyed his time spent with his church family
July 27, 2010
Top photo: Ronnie and his parents, Bea & Ray ; Bottom photo: Ronnie & Ann with their grandson, Nathan
July 27, 2010
Ronnie loved spending time with his children and grandchildren...
July 27, 2010
July 27, 2010
Dwight's Wedding (L to R) Beth Ann, Ronnie, Ann, Dwight and Mark
July 26, 2010
2007 Christmas Cantata - (L to R)Miranda, Ronnie, Ann, Beth Ann
June 30, 2010
Grandpa & Michaela
June 30, 2010
Ron & Ann Nicholas
June 30, 2010
Mark Nicholas
June 18, 2010
Happy Birthday, Dad!...Love you & miss you, Pop...Rest In Peace...
Michael Bouganim
June 9, 2010
Beth just want you to know I pray God will keep him happy and give you and your mother comfort. Celebrating his life like you said is the best way, what a great daughter he and your mother raised...Love you,
Brenda Jolly
June 8, 2010
Ron was such a likeable person and so talented. He has influenced many people during his life and that is such a wonderful legacy to leave behind for others to aspire to...God Bless You, Ron...and those you left behind...friends and family who loved you dearly.
Jennifer Mishoe Webb
June 6, 2010
Ann - One of favorite memories is of Ron singing The King Is Coming. Always brought tears to my eyes. He will be missed. You and the family are in my prayers.
June 6, 2010
Dear Ann,Mark,Beth and Dwight.....
not sure what can be said that hasn't already been said ...but I am so glad Sherrie and I got to spend a little time with all of you during your time of sorrow...Ronnie's laugh and of course his on the spot comments will be missed but as long as you have Mark around Ronnie will still be here....he has taken over where Ronnie left off...lol....you are all beautiful people and we love you alot....let's always stay in touch..Love Gayle & Don
June 5, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of Mr. Nicholas' passing. He was a strong christian person. We have fond memories of Mr. Ron being a neighbor to my grandparents (talking over the hedge) as well as through Highland church. God bless, we are keeping you all in our prayers. ~Pam, Jana Henderson, Jennifer Henderson-Merrell
June 3, 2010
Please know that our family was sad to learn of Ronnie's passing. He was loved by many. May God's love and comfort bring you and your family peace and comfort.
The Westmoreland Family
Karen Pettit Lewis
June 2, 2010
Sorry, mom ,Juli & I couldn't make it. Our prayers and thoughts are for ya'll. Ronnie's smile and laugh will be missed. Love ya all,
A Grandpa's Love
Dwight, Mandy & Nathan Nicholas
June 2, 2010
June 2, 2010
Dear Ann,
I was shocked to learn of Ron's death, upon returning to the office on Wednesday. I loved his witt when talking with him.
May God comfort you and your family give you strength in this time of sorrow and healing.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gail Young
Highland UMC
Jackie& Paul Pettit
June 2, 2010
Ann, Mark, Beth, and Dwightand families.We are all going to miss Ronnie .He was always smiling and laughting and fun to be around.I will always remember our times together,especially growing up ,even though we didn't see each other to often when we did it made memories.Y'all are in our thoughts and prayers .Love you Jackie & Paul
Keith Campbell
June 2, 2010
Mark, I am sorry for your loss and hope you and your family remember all the good that he brought into the lives of everyone he knew.
Sheri & Ed Schwab
June 2, 2010
Ronnie will be wished by all. YOu are in our thoughts and prayers.
Buck Maddra
June 1, 2010
Ann, Jackie and I are so sorry to hear about Ron's death. Please accept our sympathy and know that we are all thinking of you and your family during your time of sadness.
Nutan Pande
June 1, 2010
I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer.
June 1, 2010
Vera,
Please accept our deepest sympathy for the loss of your brother, Ronnie. We are so sorry for your loss.
In sympathy,
Marcia and Allen Birdsong
June 1, 2010
Vera,
I am so sorry about the loss of your brother. Please let me know if you need anything. I am always here for you.
Tammy and Makenzie
June 1, 2010
Vera,
Please accept Ernie's and my deepest sympathy on the loss of your brother. Sorry we are not there to be with you at this time. I'll catch up with you when we return to Richmond.
Love, Bert and Ernie
June 1, 2010
I attended the Petersburg class reunion of 1959 in September....It was so good to see Ronnie,,,Our thoughts and prayers are with the family . Peace....Cathy Roof Waters...
Sandra Harris Carney
May 31, 2010
Ann and Family,
I am so saddened to learn of Ronnie's sudden passing. He and I were 'joking' good friends all 4 years of high school. He wrote in my '57 yearbook: "To Sugar, from Sweets, Ronnie Nicholas," which made my boyfriend upset every time he saw Ronnie who just laughed! Ronnie and his goofy friends jacked my little Metro car up on cinderblocks, so the wheels spun but car stayed still. Another time they let the air out of my tires. Homeroom was never a dull time with Ronnie writing notes and signing someone else's name to them.
I was blessed to see him at our reunion where he was quick to ask if I still had the Metro. He helped make our reunion a special memory for me. Ronnie loved life and the people around him. He never met a stranger. He made a difference in the lives of so many of our classmates, and we will never forget him. He is with the Lord and at peace now.
May the Lord bless you all at this time.
Paul Bulifant
May 31, 2010
Ann,
Lesley and I are so sorry to hear about Ron's passing. Our paths crossed about 40 years ago when Jimmy Burton lived next door to you. We pray that the Lord will filled the void that's been left in your life. Our prayers are with you! As far as Ron is concerned...we have the promise that "to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord." Our loss...his gain! See you later Ron...
Morris & Sara Gordon
May 31, 2010
Ann and Family,
We were saddened to hear of Ronnie's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
jerry and ellen crigger
May 31, 2010
we will all miss Ronnies wonderful meaningful singing voice. we had already sighed him up in our Morning Star Sunday School Class and looking forward to his participation. our hearts are saddened along with yours ann . you have a family that loves you and you will need to lean on each other and your friends. he is in good hands now and at peace!
Mary Belle
May 30, 2010
Ann, and family, I was so saddened to hear about Ronnie's passing. You all were my first neighbors when I got married. And I enjoyed knowing you and your family. You were good neighbors and I have thought about you over the years. Take care of yourselves and my prayers are with you. Mary Belle
May 29, 2010
Fifty years ago Ronnie was a good friend and neighbor. Know that I know your loss.
Marie Butler, Chesterfield, VA
Dan & Jennifer Fowler
May 29, 2010
Beth, the sincerest of sympathy goes out to you and your family. We will keep you all in our prayers and ask GOD to lift you all up during this most difficult time. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
May 29, 2010
Ann & family - I'm sooo sorry. Ronnie promised me he'd sing "The King Is Coming" at MY funeral. He was a great friend when I really needed one. You have my love and prayers.
Miriam
May 29, 2010
Ann & Family, I was so shocked, to hear about Ron's passing. He was always fun to talk with, showing his great smile and wonderful personality. You can rest in peace, knowing that Ron's at Home, with our loving Father. Your friend, Jerry Fisher
May 29, 2010
Ron was a great man! He taught me so much while I was in his Sunday school class. He will be missed greatly. You all are in my prayers.
Tanya P. Ricks
Lenny & Betty Leigh
May 28, 2010
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Rob Small
May 28, 2010
I lost my father this year as well. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time of sadness.
Paul Riding
May 28, 2010
Paul & I mourn with you. Ron was a great friend and will be missed. But, as others have said, we rejoice we will see him again. This separation is not forever, only for a time. May God be with you & support you. May you feel His comfort. If we can do anything, please call on us. In His love, Brenda & Paul Riding
Margaret Suyes
May 28, 2010
Ann and family,
I'm still having a hard time comprehending the sudden loss of Ron. I will always remember the good times we had in choir and our trips to Eagle Eyrie. He loved life, You and the whole family but most of all he loved God. We can rejoice in knowing that he's now singing in that heavenly choir with his mom, dad and all his fellow believers. Ann, it's going to be tough at times but God is there to sustain you and put his loving arms around you. Know that you and the whole family are in our thoughts and prayers. In Christian Love, Margaret & Melvin
Julie Blankenship
May 28, 2010
Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Love always~
Janett Boyce
May 28, 2010
Ann and family, so sorry to hear of your loss. May God be with you and give you the strength during this time.
Janett Price Boyce
May 28, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of Ron's death. He was a great guy and always exhibited the Christian qualities of a follower of Jesus. He used his wonderful talent to spread the gospel wherever he sang, whether in a choir or as a gifted soloist, probably, most notably, "The King Is Coming." Please accept our heartfelt sympathy and know our love reaches out to all of his family. Ann, we especially think of you. May God's loving arms hold you tight and bring you peace and consolation at this very trying time. God bless. Tom and Mary Jean Lester and boys
Deana Story
May 28, 2010
Beth, Loren, Miranda & Morgan,
We are thinking of you all and keeping you in our prayers.
Keith, Deana & girls
Jerry & Kathy Parker
May 28, 2010
Ann and family,
We grieve with you in the loss of Ron so suddenly. However we rejoice that he is now receiving the reward promised to us in Jesus. It has been a joy to be Ron's pastor and friend for many years now. We love each one of you. Kathy and I will be praying for you.
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