Alton G."Nick" Nicholson

Alton G. "Nick" Nicholson, 73, of Cordell, Oklahoma passed away on December 14th, 2017 at his home. He was born on April 15th, 1944 to Corbett and Eva Nicholson in Warren, Arkansas. Nick came to western Oklahoma in 1964 when he was in the Airforce and stationed in Burns Flat. Nick graduated from Southwestern Oklahoma State University in 1974 with a double major in Accounting and Business. He farmed and worked for over forty years for Washita County driving a road grader. Since retiring he has enjoyed tinkering on lawn mowers, walking for his health, and watching hummingbirds. Since April of 2016 the joy and passion of his life was his grandaughter Temperance. He was a proud father, an even prouder grandfather and wonderful friend to many. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Survivors include:

2 Daughters: Audra Duggins & husband James of Cloud Chief, OK
Christy Ervin & husband Levi of Cordell, OK
as well as, their mother Clara Nicholson of Cloud Chief, OK
1 Granddaughter: Temperance Duggins
1 Brother: Aaron Nicholson & wife Nelma of Warren, AR
1 Sister: Linda Denton of Warren, AR



Preceded in death by his parents: Corbett and Eva Nicholson, an infant brother: A.G. Nicholson and sister: Cathy L. Pope


Visitation: 2:00 p.m. ~ 8:00 p.m. Saturday, December 16, 2017
Ray & Martha's Funeral Home
Cordell, Oklahoma

Graveside Service: 2:00 p.m., Sunday, December 17, 2017
Lawnview Cemetery
Cordell, Oklahoma