Lester is survived by his son Nathan Nickolson; his daughter Memory Finn (Matt); his daughter Crystal Patterson; his son Shane Nickolson; his son David Nickolson; and his daughter Kelly Nickolson (Marty); his sister Gaynell Butler (Jimmy); his grandchild and caregiver Emma Denty and his grandchild and caretaker Timothy Osbourne; and many other grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Lester was preceded in death by his wife Ida Gayle Nickolson; his son Michael Nickolson and his daughter Sonja Parker.
A visitation for Lester will be held Thursday, September 11, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Curtis and Son Funeral Home North Chapel. Following the visitation will be a graveside at 1:30 PM at Marble Valley Cemetery with Preacher Barry Landers presiding.
Serving as pallbearers are Matt Finn, Paxton Bennett, Justin Parker, Timothy Osbourne, Cole Denty and Jason Robinson.
Special Thanks Misty Goins and all of the workers at Coosa Valley Hospice.