Joe Earl Nicholson
of Clinton, AR
July 9, 1935 - November 13, 2015
Joe Earl Nicholson 80, of Clinton, Arkansas passed away Friday, November 13, 2015. He was born July 9, 1935 in Clinton, Arkansas to Theodore and Ora (Hillis) Nicholson.
We are celebrating the life of Joe Earl Nicholson, who was born in Clinton Arkansas, on Culpepper Mountain to Theodore and Ora Nicholson.
Joe moved to Fairfield, California, with his family at the age of 17, and graduated from Armijo High School, and a proud member of the FFA. Upon Graduation he joined the Navy as an electrician during the Korean War.
When he returned home he joined the carpenters union, local 180, with 50 years of service and 12 years as an Executive board member. He played a key role in helping build the majority of Fairfield, California, while doing construction as a union member.
Joe was involved with Tolenas Riders Association, 4- H and enjoyed teaching all kids anything to do with woodworking, leather working, farming, horses and gardening. He firmly believed in a honest days work for a honest days wage, and the more skills they acquired, the more successful they would become. Joe was also known as a great story teller and practical joker.
Joe moved back to Clinton Arkansas, his home town when he retired, where he loved riding his tractors, gardening, going to rodeos, fishing and most of all attending his grandchildren and great-grandchildren's sporting events.
Joe is survived by his wife of 13 years Joyce, daughters, Renee Tobin and Shawn, Wendy Pelletier and J.P., Evelyn Allen, son Doyne Allen and Cyntia, grandchildren, Dave Tobin jr and Rachel, Joseph Tobin, Wesley Smith, Korey Smith, TeeJay Pelletier, and Jessica Ultes. and 8 great- grandchildren, including numerous children, and grandchildren that he was a part in raising. sisters, Ruby and Lyle Graff and Laverta and Roy Broadley, numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Daughter Kimberly Beath Nicholson and brother Robert Nicholson.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Alzheimer Association or FFA at your local high school.
Pallbearers: Renee Tobin, David Tobin, Jr., Joseph Tobin, Wendy Pelletier, J.P. Pelletier, and Tee Jay Pelletier.
Visitation will be 1:00pm and Funeral Service will be 2:00pm Friday, November 20, 2015 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Culpepper Cemetery with U. S. Navy Military Honors.
Funeral Arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Arkansas. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clinton
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Obituary Provided By:
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
Highway 65 South
Clinton, AR 72031
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com