James Rodger Nicholson, 77, of Chester, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2014. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army. Mr. Nicholson was preceded in death by his parents, Weldon S. and Betty W. Nicholson, sons, Rodger James Nicholson and “Finn” Weldon S. Nicholson; and siblings, Albert L. Nicholson, Judith Ann Puffinberger, and Thomas W. Nicholson. He is survived by his wife, Geraldine Nicholson; sister, Ruby Fultz; daughter, Deborah Elder and her husband, Ronald; grandsons, Travis A. Elder, Brent J. Elder, and Jordan S. Martens; and a great granddaughter, Riley Marie Martens. The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home, with the funeral service to begin at 2:00 p.m., interment will be private. Condolences may be registered online at
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