Willie "Benny" Nicholson Jr.

Willie Nicholson Obituary

Willie "Benny" Nicholson, Jr., 36, of Bay St. Louis, MS passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2008 in Gulfport, MS. He was a lifelong resident of Bay St. Louis, MS and was of the Catholic Faith. He enjoyed fishing, shrimping, and crabbing. He worked as a welder for Gulf Ship, Inc. Bennie was a loving husband, father, son, and brother who will be sadly missed by his family and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Willie M. Nicholson, Sr., his two sisters, Pam Nylund and Judy Wigginton, grandparents, Frank & Luicille Ellis, Norm & Carrie Nicholson, brother-in-law, Marlon Smith, and step-son, Justin McGuire.

He is survived by his wife, Kim Nicholson of Bay St. Louis, MS, his son, Clint Nicholson of Waveland, MS, his mother, Dorothy Ellis Nicholson of Bay St. Louis, MS, his sisters, Shirley Nicholson of Chalmette, LA, Judy Nicholson Hughes of Bay St. Louis, MS, Sherri "Cheryl" Smith of Bay St. Louis, MS, Doris Nicholson of Kiln, MS, and Rachel Mitchell of Bay St. Louis, MS, step-son, Frank McKinley of Slidell, LA, step-grandson, Braydn McKinley of Slidell, LA, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The visitation will be on Wednesday, August 27, 2008 from 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. at Edmond Fahey Funeral Home in Bay St. Louis, MS. The Prayer Service will be Thursday, August 28, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home with interment in Garden of Memory Cemetery in Bay St. Louis, MS.

Edmond Fahey Funeral Home in Bay St. Louis is in charge of the arrangements.

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Published by The Sun Herald on Aug. 27, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Willie Nicholson

7 Entries

Chester,Andrea & Chenea Bilbo

August 28, 2008

May you rest in peace my friend, you will alway's be with us in our thoughts and prayers. God bless your soul. Our prayers go to your family.

M BROWN

August 27, 2008

GOODBYE MY FRIEND. WE'VE HAD A GOOD RIDE. WE WILL MEET AGAIN IN HEAVEN. I KNOW YOU WILL BE WAITING FOR ME THERE. YOU'LL STILL HAVE TO BAIT MY HOOK AND TAKE MY FISH OFF FOR ME.

The Hudson Family

August 27, 2008

To Dorothy & Family
Sorry for your loss. Benny is now in a better place watching over you and your family. We have ya'll in our prayers.

Robin Keyes

August 27, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived
okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here
is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you
every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up
and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were
gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.

There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for
me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's
chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life
on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not
be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But
one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a
time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will
give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day
was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the
way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick
him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in
your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember
you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008

Iris Favre

August 27, 2008

So sorry to hear about Willie. We've crossed paths many times over the past 15 years in the shipyard industry. He was a great welder and a fine young man. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sorrowful time.

Sue Bourgeois

August 27, 2008

Dorothy & Family
Sorry to hear about your loss of Benny. You have a Special Angel watching over you now.God bless your family.

Amie (Eckels) Travis

August 27, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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