Milton Dean Nicholson

Milton Dean Nicholson, 90 of New Milton passed away peacefully on Friday, August 29, 2025 at his home with his two sons and spouses, Kenny and Paula,  Rick and Toni by his side. He was born on September 11, 1934 on Sugar Camp Road, New Milton, son of the late Amos Edward and Dulcie “Dutch” Kelley Nicholson.

Milton graduated from Jane Lew High School. He worked as a Steel Mill Worker for over 30 years. Milton enjoyed planting flowers, working in the yard, hunting, watching baseball, family picnics and spending time with family.   

Milton is survived by six children, Rick Nicholson (Toni), Nanette Nemes, Joyce Nicholson, Jeanette Davis, Kenny Nicholson (Paula), and Virginia Shuttle, eleven grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren; one sister, Nancy Lee Skinner (Wayne), Mineral Wells; numerous nieces and nephews.  

In addition to his parents, Milton was preceded in death by his siblings, Charles Nicholson, Marie Nicholson, Carrie Cumberledge, Denzel Nicholson, Opal Shafer, Betty Shafer, Amos Nicholson, Bertie Ward, Phillip Nicholson, and Roy K Nicholson.

The family will receive friends at Davis Funeral Home – West Union, 212 Front Street, West Union, WV on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 from 3-7 pm and on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 from 9:00 AM until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 AM with Pastor Ron Hurst officiating. Interment will follow at the Nicholson Family Cemetery. Online condolences can be made at www.davisfuneralhomewestunionwv.com. Davis Funeral Home West Union is honored to serve the Nicholson family.

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