Max Willard Nicholson Sr. Obituary
The world bids farewell to Max Willard Nicholson Sr. of Colby, Kansas, departing on May 15, 2026 at the age of 88. Max leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ephriam Nicholson and Elizabeth Nicholson; and his siblings, Richard Nicholson (Leona), Nora Pearl Kesseeker (Arless), Clifford Sheridan Nicholson (Betty) and Gertrude Willow Clark (Alfred).
He is survived by: his wife Dixie Hilliard; his sons, Max Williard Nicholson Jr. (Tana) and Steven Hilliard Nicholson (Ericka); and his grandchildren, Olivia Dane Nicholson, Ellie Morgan Deckert, Leonard Wentz and Max Willard Nicholson, III. He is also survived by 15 nieces and nephews, 18 great nieces and nephews and 21 great-great nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Prairie Senior Living Center and mailed in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701.
