1982 Yearbook, Senior
This
is to inform all those concerned that Lewis I. Nicholson died peacefully on
Sept. 30, 2006 in Newport News,
Virginia. If anyone needs to contact his family, please
write:
Tamara Nicholson-Ferebee
10800
Tuscola Drive
Chester,
Virginia 23831
(804)
938-5273
Submitted by
Tamara, Lewis’ sister
January
2008
The Obituary
Have you any rivers that you think are uncrossable; have you
any mountains that you think cannot be moved. God specializes in things that
are impossible, and He can do what no other Holy Ghost power can do.
It was on February 11, 1964 that Lewis Ivory Nicholson, Jr.
was the first born son to Lewis, Sr. Nancy Lee Fox Nicholson in Manhattan, New
York. It was a prophetic time that Lewis, Jr. would
be an anointed one to sere God and share His goodness to all generations. His
parents shared this prophecy and taught Lewis all of the wonders of God. Lewis
was also born with another gift… the gift of singing and praising God. Even as
a child he was often using his vocal talents. People would be in awe when they
heard him sing. He cherished these gifts and gave his lift to Christ at a young
tender age becoming a member of Holy Tabernacle Church of Deliverance and
continued to share his talents throughout his youth. Later he became a Sunday
School teacher and Youth Pastor.
Being the son of a military family, he traveled extensively
and met many wonderful people. Lewis, Jr. remembered the times he spent in
Limestone, Maine
where children would get out of school each year to pick potatoes, in addition
to the many cold and snowy, days. Some of the other places he remembered so
well were his father attending training at the Air Force Academy in Tucson, AZ, being
stationed in Colorado Springs, CO,
and Lackland AFB in San Antonio,
TX. Lewis, Jr. graduated with a very small class
from Lackland Jr/Sr High School in 1982. Although Lewis, Jr. spent time
traveling with his family, he would always enjoy coming home to Virginia where he could
be with his cousins. He was a "clean-cut" guy always well-dressed.
Lewis, Jr. had a charm about him that no one else could match.
Lewis, Jr. continued his education with determination. He
was graduated from Christopher
Newport College
(now University) with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Governmental
Administration. He developed his professional career working at Ferguson
Enterprises as a Showroom Consultant This career allowed Lewis, Jr. to
cultivate his talents and develop remarkable acumen in business matters. Lewis,
Jr. would a/way{s talk about going to school to become a funeral director, but
often times family and friend thought that this was a bit morbid.
Lewis, Jr. was a true entrepreneur and lived his life to
give to others. His benevolence was evident through his smile and natural
charisma. He was so big-hearted and embraced everyone or/to made contact with
him. Many may not have known that he was a licensed and ordained minister of
God. Lewis, Jr. shared his musical talents with many churches on the Peninsula and served faithfully with the Music Ministry
of Holy Tabernacle Church of Deliverance and First Baptist Church Morrison. He
will be most remembered for his ability to encourage participation and playing
the tambourine.
Lewis, Jr. attended and graduated Summa Cure Laude, from John Tyler
College with a Degree in
Mortuary Science and obtained his license as a funeral director. He prayed and
realized his lifelong dream becoming the Founder and Co-owner of
Nicholson-Cummings Funeral Home in Hampton,
VA. This business was built on a
philosophy of ministry in meeting the needs of people. Lewis, Jr. was a member
and 2nd Vice President of the Tidewater Funeral Home Association and the
secretary for the Central District Funeral Directors Association. He was also a
member of the Virginia Mortician's Association where he was one of the
directors for the Gospel Ensemble who performed at the Association Convention
in June 2006.
Blessed to cherish his memory are his loving and devoted
mother, Nancy Nicholson and father, Lewis I. Nicholson, Sr.; his dear sister of
Chester, Virginia, Tamara Nicholson Ferebee & her husband, Ryan, Sr.; his
nephews, Ryan, Jr. . Noah; one who was like his brother, Reginald
"Reggie" Fox (Antonia) of Yorktown, VA; special aunts & uncles,
John Walter & Rita Banks, Otis & Carrie Blair, William & Dorothy
Evans, Henry Fox all of Newport News, VA, Charles & Daisy Fox of Queens, NY,
Robert & Marion Fox of Hampton, VA,
Bernadine Fox of Hampton, VA and Joseph Nicholson of Newport News, VA; his very
dear great-aunts and uncles, Doretha Nicholson, Obediah & Gladys Nicholson
all of Newport News, VA; three wonderful close cousins, Antonio Martin (Jenny),
Julie Banks Holifield (Eric), Kristie Banks McCray; and Russell Swann who he
called "big brother"; one who was like his son, Kenny Hargroves, and
numerous other cousins, extended family and friends.
Funeral Program for Lewis
Nicholson Jr.
It is with sincere regret that we must advise you of the
death of Lewis I. Nicholson, Jr., age 42 of Newport News, who died Saturday, September
30, 2006.
Mr. Nicholson was the founder and co-owner of
Nicholson-Cummings Funeral Home. Born February 11, 1964, he was the first born
son to Lewis, Sr. and Nancy Lee Fox Nicholson in Manhattan. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from John Tyler
College with a degree in
Mortuary Science and obtained his license as a funeral director. He was a
member and 2nd Vice President of the Tidewater Funeral Directors Association
and the secretary for the Central District Funeral Directors Association. He
was also a member of the Virginia Mortician's Association where he was one of
the directors for the Gospel Ensemble who performed at the Association
Convention in June 2006.
He is survived by his mother, Nancy Nicholson and father,
Lewis I. Nicholson, Sr.; his sister, Tamara Nicholson Ferebee and her husband,
Ryan, Sr. of Chester; his nephews, Ryan, Jr. and Noah; one who was like his
brother, Reginald "Reggie" Fox (Antonia) of Yorktown; special aunts
and uncles, Rita and Walter Banks, Carrie and Otis Blair, Bill and Dorothy
Evans, Henry Fox, all of Newport News, Charles and Daisy Fox of Queens, N.Y.,
Robert and Marion Fox of Hampton, Bermadine Fox of Hampton, and Joseph
Nicholson of Newport News; his very dear great-aunts and uncles, Doretha Nicholson,
Obediah and Gladys Nicholson, all of Newport News; three wonderful and close
cousins, Antonio Martin (Jenny), Julie Banks Holifield (Eric), Kristie Banks
McCray; and Russell Swann, who he called "big brother"; one who was
like his son, Kenny Hargroves, and numerous other cousins, extended family and
friends. The family wishes to express their appreciation to the staff of Mary Immaculate
Hospital for their care
and support.
Lewis Nicholson, Jr. will lie in state at the
Nicholson-Cummings Funeral Home, 4304
Victoria Blvd., Hampton, Virginia on Wednesday, October 4, 2006
from 3:00-8:00pm. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday,
October 5, 2006 at the Cornerstone Assembly of God, 55 Tide Mill Lane, Hampton,
Virginia. The family has entrusted
services to R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home, Hampton,
Virginia.
A Memorial Scholarship Fund has been established in honor of
Lewis I. Nicholson, Jr. at Christopher
Newport University.
Checks may be made payable to: Christopher Newport University Educational
Foundation (CNUEF).
Virginia
Funeral Directors Association
2006
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