Garland Nicholson Obituary

Garland Isaac Nicholson, age 90, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born August 2, 1934, in Blue Ridge, Georgia, to the late Rev. Carl Lee Nicholson and Lela Mull Nicholson.
Garland was devoted in the Baptist faith, and a life long member and deacon of Damascus Baptist Church.
He loved to fish and work on any kind of machinery. He was always working on something; oftentimes restoring old cars and tractors. He worked for many years as a heavy equipment operator. In his spare time, he enjoyed attending his granddaughters ball games. Work and church were the foundation of his life.
Covering Garland's casket will be a hand-made quilt made by Joann O'Neal, wife of the Rev. Melvin O'Neal, which he was gifted over 30 years ago in appreciation of Garland's craftsmanship of building their cabinets.
He is preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Glenn Nicholson, Thelma Nicholson Krider, and Glema Nicholson Humphrey.
Garland is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years as of their anniversary May 12, 2025, Virginia Barnes Nicholson of the home; son and daughter-in-law, Keith Robert Nicholson (Ellen) of Blue Ridge; granddaughter, Lillian Abigail "Abby" Nicholson (Tim Bellows) of Suwanee, Georgia; siblings, James Nicholson, Bobby Lee Nicholson, Geneva Nicholson Jolley (Ed), and Betty Nicholson Wise; brother-in-law, Eddie "E.A." Krider; many nieces and nephews, and dear friends.
Funeral services were held Saturday, May 24, 2025, at 2 p.m. from Damascus Baptist Church with the Rev. Stacey Nicholson officiating. Music was provided by Nancy Watkins, Joel Collis, and the Rev. Billy Ray Queen. Interment followed in the Damascus Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Mark Chastain officiating.
Serving as pallbearers were: Drew Anderson, Ricky Beach, George Ensley, David Grindstaff, David Lewis, and Nick Nicholson. The family visited with friends at the funeral home on Saturday, prior to the service from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions in honor of Garland be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or to a charity of your choice.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.akinscobb.com.
Akins-Cobb Funerals & Cremations of Blue Ridge, Georgia was in charge of these arrangements.