Gene Nicholson

Seneca – Charles Gene Nicholson, 92, husband of Millie Buchanan Nicholson, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023 at his residence.

 

Born in Oconee County, South Carolina, Gene was the son of the late Louie Oscar Nicholson and Mirtis Cleveland Nicholson.  Gene was a graduate of Seneca High School and Forest Business College, former accountant for Roper Ford, a United States Air Force Veteran, past Commander of American Legion Post 120, Boy Scout Leader for 35 plus years and a Lifetime Member for 50 plus years of Seneca Baptist Church where he was a former treasurer, usher for many years and recipient of the Good Shephard Award.

 

Gene is survived by his wife of 64 years; sons, Harry Nicholson (Melinda) and Jeff Nicholson (Rene) of Seneca; sisters, Elizabeth Palmer, JoAnne Winkler; and grandchildren, Kyle Nicholson (Sharon), Emily Nicholson, Rachael Nicholson Cherry (Evan), Emma Nicholson James (Ian); and great-grandchildren, Keegan Crocker, Liam Crocker, Foster Cherry and Bear Nicholson.

 

In addition to his parents, Gene is preceded in death by his infant son, John Nicholson; step-mother, Ethel Carpenter Nicholson; brothers, Earl Nicholson, Carl Nicholson; and sisters, Louise Wainscott and Grace McLees.

 

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm, Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at Seneca Baptist Church with burial to follow at Oconee Memorial Park.  The family will receive friends and family from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, prior to the service at the church.

 

The family is at the residence. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Gene’s memory may be made to Seneca Baptist Church, 1080 S. Oak Street, Seneca, SC 29678 or Hospice of the Foothills, Attn: Foundation Office, 298 Memorial Drive, Seneca, SC 29672. Condolences may be expressed online by visiting www.sandiferfuneralhome.com.