Obituary

Bernard Lee Nicholas
(October 30, 2012)

Bernard Lee Nicholas, 77, of Milton, passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2012. Bernard wanted us to tell you he proudly accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior at the age of 12, at Union Baptist Church, then was baptized in the muddy waters of Mud River, under the spiritual direction of Rev. Homer Curry. During his lifetime, he was ordained as Deacon on May 17, 1970, at Zoar Baptist Church for many years and served the Lord in many leadership areas of the church. He enjoyed teaching and leading the choir. Bernard enjoyed driving for Yesterday Delivery after retiring from Bernies Photography. Bernard was born in Cabell County to Clifton John Nicholas and Eva Morris Nicholas Johnson, who preceded him in death, along with his sister, Helen Nicholas Chapman and son-in-law, David M. Gibson. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Janet Conner Nicholas; daughters, Alice Nicholas Shoemaker (Mark) and Mary Beth Gibson. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Sarah and Andy Shoemaker along with step brothers and step sisters and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Wallace Funeral Home, Milton. Funeral services will be observed at 1 p.m. Friday, November 2, 2012, at Wallace Funeral Home, Milton, by Rev. Winford Curry and Rev. Keith Creasy. Burial will be in Forest Memorial Park, Milton.