John Thomas Nicholson, 89, of Beaumont died November 18, 2005 at his residence. A native of Blessing, he had lived in Beaumont, Houston, and Woodville before returning to the city. He began his career in the oil field eventually representing several companies in the sales of oilfield tools. Mr. Nicholson was a United States Army Air Corps veteran.
He is survived by his wife Maurine Nicholson of Beaumont; son, Tommy Nicholson and his wife Sheryl of Bonham; daughters, Susan Beavers and her husband Bob of Nome and Anne Worrell and her husband Pat of Sugarland; eight grandchildren, Kimberly Matthews, Spencer Nimmo, Stephen Nimmo, Robby Beavers, Billy Beavers, Michael Nicholson, Sarah Moody, and Jennifer Mynarcik; nine great grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, William Thomas Nicholson; and his mothers, Annie Vaught and Leila Nicholson.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 21, 2005 at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin. Military burial rites will be 4:00 p.m. at Hawley Cemetery, Blessing, Texas. A gathering of family and friends will begin 4:00 p.m. Sunday, November 20, 2005 at the mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 440 N 18th Street, Beaumont, Texas 77707.
Mr. Nicholson’s family would like to thank Professional Health Care Hospice for their care, not to just to Dad but to our entire family.
