He confessed and accepted Jesus Christ at an early age and was an active member of the First Missionary Baptist Church for more than 40 years. As a member of the church he was a faithful Deacon, trustee, and choir member. He also participated in many other church events and was a member of the Bartholomew Masonic Lodge.
James received his early education from Chicot Elementary in Dermott, AR. In 1962 he graduated from Chicot County High School and in 1966 from AM&N College (now UAPB) with a Bachelor of Arts in Agriculture Education and later a bachelor degree in Forestry. Upon is retirement he was employed by International Paper Company as a Forestry Technician.
In 1968, James met and married Dorothy Nicholson, who preceded him in death on December 12, 2005. To this union two children were born, Patrick Lynn Nicholson and Stacey Renee Reese.
God in his infinite wisdom, dispatched an angel on Sunday, March 15, 2020 in Monticello, AR and James left this earthly world and entered triumphantly into eternal rest in the arms of Jesus. Preceding him in death were siblings Janice Morris, Claude Nicholson, Ella Anderson, Lola Carlock and grandson Shaquille Nicholson.
James, aka Nick and Buddy, love his family and friends. His house was usually a gathering place for their children's many friends. There was never a dull moment when they were together. His memory will forever be cherished by his children Patrick (Renae) Nicholson Springdale, AR and Stacey (Stanley) Reese Little Rock, AR. Three Grandchildren Tyree Reese, Aaliyah Nicholson, and Jaelyn Reese. Two sister's Erma (Alan Bayley) Little Rock, AR and Mildred Tyler, Dermott, AR. Three brother's Fred (Georgeann) Nicholson Hot Springs, AR, Joseph Carlock, Hot Spring, AR and Louis (Julia) Carlock, Little Rock, AR. His best friend who he affectionally called "his Sweet Thang" Ms. Arniece Gardner Monticello, AR and a host of cousins, relatives, and friends.
Due to the present COVID-19 virus pandemic, the family has chosen to have an immediate family only visitation from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday evening at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel in increments of 10 people at a time and a graveside service 11:00 a.m. Saturday in Oakland Cemetery.
Condolences(20)
Paula Ambrose Thompson
Mount Juliet, TN Sunday, April 5, 2020 Patrick and Stacey,My family sends condolences to your families.
Your late parents and my late parents (Alpha and James Ambrose) will all be remembered as "Pillars" of First Missionary Baptist Church.
They are all now together, and continuing to rejoice in Heaven, as they did here on Earth.
Mona Hawkins Mitchell
Atlanta, GA Saturday, March 28, 2020 He was my favorite teacher in high school. Very distinguished and honorable man. Ate many meals with me and my family. RIPJesse Triggs
New Orleans, LA Wednesday, March 25, 2020 My condolence too the family, my blessings of ease at this time !Kim Prince
Monticello, AR Tuesday, March 24, 2020 Stacey & family, so sorry to hear of your father's passing. You all are in my prayers.Myrtle Hampton Griffin
Little Rock, AR Saturday, March 21, 2020 Sorry about your loss; much love and many prayers from the Hampton, Powell and Griffin family...from Dermott, Arkansas...my sister Rosie remembered James as a sweet, nice, polite young man full of laughter and was a great dancer in high school; her favorite dance partner...😍😊Ronnie Jones
Lynnwood,, WA Friday, March 20, 2020 Prayers and condolences to the Nicholson/Carlock family, I always looked forward to seeing James and rest of that family when I come to Dermott, he will surely be missed.Arbe Taylor
Pine Bluff, AR Friday, March 20, 2020 You have my heartfelt sympathy and prayers. Still love you all as family!Gaynell Jamison
Monticello, AR Friday, March 20, 2020 Stacey and Pat:It is with deep sympathy that Paul and I express our condolences to you and your family in the homegoing of your father. Though we cannot physically be present with you at this time know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Hold fast to the many memories that you have of your dad. Though your load may be heavy to bare at this moment, your sun will shine again. You have another angel watching over you. May you find comfort and peace in that.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Gaynell and Paul Jamison
Karen & Harry Chipchase
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, TX Friday, March 20, 2020 We are there with you in spirit. May the grace and love of God comfort you all.Much Love,
Karen and Harry
John & Paige (Hill) Stell
Monticello, AR Friday, March 20, 2020 You are all in our thoughts and prayers during the days ahead.Love, John, Paige, & boys
Diane Avery
Monticello, AR Friday, March 20, 2020 My heart is aching to know that Nick will no longer be with his First Missionary Baptist Church family that he loved. He would always give the women's in the choir hugs and kisses. I will definitely miss him. He just talked about his favorite song "All Day All Night" he would sing it and his next favorite was "We Come This Far By Faith" He would always makes us laugh and we had so much fun out of him. He love the Lord and he could sing and he would make a joyful noise unto the Lord and he did that. Stacy and Patrick just know that your Father is in a better place and he want have to suffer anymore. Nick will be with your mother laughing and rejoicing, catching her up on things. Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. You all just know that we at First Baptist Church love you all.Tina Fletcher-Ferguson
MONTICELLO, AR Thursday, March 19, 2020 Patrick and Family;Our most sincere condolences to you and
and your family.
May God wrap His loving arma around you during
this difficult time and the days ahead.
Judy Lassiter
Monticello, AR Thursday, March 19, 2020 Dear Patrick and Stacey, I am so sorry to learn of the death of your father. Your mother and father both were wonderful people. You hit the jackpot in the parent department! I am staying in as I am in the "elderly" category now, but I would love to be there to hug both of you and tell you that I am so very proud of both of you. Please know that I am thinking about you and praying that you can find peace with this loss. Losing your last parent is sad indeed. Much love, Judy LassiterMelanie Rawls
Monticello, AR Wednesday, March 18, 2020 Sincere prayers and condolences to the family. He will be missed. Such a good spiritTeresa Coney
Little Rock, AR Wednesday, March 18, 2020 Special prayers to the entire Nicholson's family, and just to name a few Patrick, Rena, Stacee and Stanley. I am praying God will comfort and keep you wrapped in his loving arms at this time in your life, as only He can.Love Always
Teresa Coney
Little Rock, AR Wednesday, March 18, 2020 Praying God will comfort and keep the Nicholson's family at this time in their life, as only He can. My prayers are with you Patrick and the entire family. Mr. Nicholson will be missed.Willie L. Ruffin
Germantown, MD Wednesday, March 18, 2020 Growing up in Dermott, AR as classmates, and working our way through Arkansas AM&N College, in Pine Bluff; life prepared us for these times ("friends for Life"). Our Condolences to the Nicholson family.The Ruffin Family
Izell and Allie Block
Crossett, TX Tuesday, March 17, 2020 May God bless the family.Melanie Rawls
Monticello, AR Tuesday, March 17, 2020 My sincere prayers to the familyAnthony O Hicks
Fayetteville, AR Tuesday, March 17, 2020 My condolences to the family- Great Man and Great Father!!!