David Nicholson

David Earl Nicholson, age 66 of Cullowhee NC, entered his Heavenly home on Monday August 1, 2022, He passed at his residence surrounded by his family.  He was born on February 2, 1956, in Baton Rouge LA, to the late Lyman and Ruby (Lonis) Nicholson. 

David was an active member of Black Mountain Baptist Church.  He retired from Western Carolina University after 30 years of service.  David loved his friends and family, as they did him.  

He will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 45 years, Sheila (Bryson); daughter, Crystal (Katdim) Smith; brother, Charles (Dottie) Nicholson; grandchildren, Madalyn, Landon; mother-in-law, Ada Bryson; his grand-dogs; and his many other family members.
 
David was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Baxter Nicholson; and sisters-in-law, Sherry Gunnels and Kay Bryson.

The family will receive friends from 12:00PM-2:00PM on Friday, August 5, 2022, at Appalachian Funeral Services, Sylva, with a Funeral Service at 2:00PM. Interment will follow at New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Appalachian Funeral Services.  Online registry: www.appalachianfuneralservices.com