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2022

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Russell Nicholson Obituary

JONESBORO - Russell Wayne Nicholson Jr., 55, of Jonesboro passed from this life June 13, 2022, at his residence. He was born Sept. 10, 1966, to Russell Wayne Nicholson Sr. and Janet I. Watkins Nicholson in Fredericktown, Mo.

Russell was a master plumber and of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed mules, horses, trail rides and his blue heeler dogs and was a craftsman of many hobbies.

Russell was preceded in death by his father, a brother, Joshua Matthew Nicholson, and stepmother, Peggy Nicholson.

He is survived by his wife, Jennifer, of the home; brothers, Adam Nicholson from North Carolina, and Terry Crabdree and Matthew Aguilar, both of Missouri; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and very close friends.

A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Calvary Chapel in Jonesboro with John Lawrence officiating. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. Lunch will follow for close friends and family.

Online registry: www.emersonfuneralhome.com

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Published by Jonesboro Sun from Jun. 23 to Jun. 24, 2022.

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David and Candy Gargaro

June 23, 2022

Russell, it just doesn´t seem real. David and I will miss you very much and we are praying for your family May God comfort them all In Christ Almighty Name amen

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