Roy Lee Nicholson Obituary
The family announces the passing of Roy Lee Nicholson (Byron, Georgia) on June 5, 2026. Roy, born on October 30, 1936 in Newton, Mississippi, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Roy Lee Nicholson to show support.
Roy will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around him. Friends and family will honor Roy by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence he had in their lives. Though Roy is no longer present, the bonds he created and the experiences shared will endure. Roy’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew him.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Oren Leroy and Mamie Parker Nicholson; his wife Margaret Mason Nicholson; his children, Amy Lynn Hester (Jeffrey) of Reynolds and Scott David Nicholson of Athens; and his grandchildren, Colin Rhys Hester and Rhyon Cade Hester.
The family will accept flowers or donations may be given in memory of Roy L. Nicholson to American Diabetes Association (https://ad.doubleclick.net$%7BGDPR%7D;gdpr_consent=$%7BGDPR_CONSENT_755%7D;ltd=;dc_tdv=1) (American Diabetes Association) or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (http://www.stjude.org).
