Rick Nicholson

Richard Darrell, better known as “Rick,”  Nicholson, age 66, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2022, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center surrounded by his loving wife and his daughter.

Rick Nicholson was born June 20, 1956, in Copperhill, to the late Reed “Monk” Nicholson and Betty Loretta Powell Nicholson. Rick had many trades during his lifetime, from working at the family hardware store, to running his own oil business, to becoming a contractor later in life. He enjoyed farming, raising cattle and photography. However, his true passion was his family, especially his grandchildren. Rick was of the Baptist faith.

He is preceded in death by his father, Reed “Monk” Nicholson; and daughter, Kristy Shields.

Rick is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Betty Ann Nicholson; daughter and son-in-law, Alicia and Devin Dilbeck; mother, Betty Nicholson; grandchildren, Hallie Dilbeck and Grant Dilbeck; sister and brother-in-law, Joyce and Gary Kidd; and nephew, Jared (Kate) Kidd.

The family received friends at the funeral home Sunday, December 11, 2022, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m.

Interment will follow at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org.

Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.akinscobb.com. Akins-Cobb Funerals and Cremations of Copperhill, Tennessee was in charge of the arrangements.