Ben Lloyd "Nick" Nicholson was born June 24, 1923 in Cameron, Texas and died peacefully on January 30, 2016 after a brief illness. His last day was filled with love, surrounded by friends and family. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 68 years, Virginia, his parents, Allie Mae and Ben Allen Nicholson and his sister, Myrtle Davenport. He is survived by his daughters, Lynda Broussard and Sandra Bohot; five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Nick proudly served in the US Army Air Corp during WWII in Asia/Pacific. He was a member of Memorial Baptist Church since 1946 and loved his church family that supported him after the loss of his beloved wife. Nick retired from FMC Corporation after 40 years of service. Visitation will be Thursday, February 4 from 5-8p.m. at Brookside Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 5 at Memorial Baptist Church 22333 Kuykendahl Rd. Spring TX 77379. A reception will follow after the Funeral Service at the church.