Samuel Lee Nicholson Jr. was born August 18, 1964 in Mobile, AL to Samuel and Geraldine Nicholson Sr. He departed this life on Friday, September 6, 2019 at the age of 55. He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age. Sam was a graduate of Murphy HIgh School Class of 1984.
Sam was employed with Winn Dixie for 36 years in the produce department as a manager.He also was employed part time with Blue Gill for 18+ years and Moe’s BBQ for 15+ years as a security guard.
Preceding him in death was his father, Samuel Lee Nicholson Sr.; and grandparents Quinnit and Clora Glover and Orange and Leona Nicholson.
He leaves to cherish his memories a loving and devoted wife Claudette R. Nicholson of Mobile, AL; three sons Samuel Lee Nicholson III, Darion Sneed of Mobile, AL, Major Sneed IV of Nashville, TN; one daughter LaQuita KIng of Auburn, AL; four grandchildren Ahmanee Hackless, Kaylee Sneed, Jayce Sneed, Javier Sneed; a loving mother Geraldine NIcholson of Mobile, AL; two devoted sisters Diana (Anthony) Tanksley, Tracey (Tremayne) Quincey all of Mobile, AL; In-Laws Earldine (Lawrence) Gable of Anniston, AL; two sister-in-laws Tamekia (Willis) Reed, April Ruggs; brother-in-law Albert (Shaunda) Ruggs all of Mobile, AL; a precious great niece Jalasia McGaskin; a best friend Milton “Tyson” Perry; a devoted aunt Mattie Lou Nickles and host of other uncles, aunties, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.