Sidney Newman Nicholson, 69, passed away Monday, April 23, 2018, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. He was born December 19, 1948 to Newman “Newt” and Velma Juanita Morgan Nicholson. He was a member of The Church of the Crossroads in Corinth where he was a minister of helps and event coordinator for various functions. Sidney was a floral designer in Booneville for many years and the owner of Sidney’s Southern Traditions. His favorite hobby which he loved dearly was traveling with his wife Darlene.
A Celebration of Life will be at 3:00 P.M. Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at The Church of the Crossroads in Corinth with Pastor Nelson Hight and Bro. Larry Hill officiating. Burial will be in Booneville Cemetery.
He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Darlene Southern Nicholson of Booneville; daughter, Julie Merchant; special chosen family, Rodney and Melissa Barnes, Kaleb and Eli Barnes; special cousin “sister”, Mary Alice Morgan Eubanks; aunt, Opal Boyd; uncles, Luke Nicholson and Jerry Morgan (Jean) and a host of cousins, friends and other family.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation was Tuesday from 5-8. He will lie in state one hour prior to the service Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at the church.
Pallbearers will be Reece Terry, Mark Mills, Ricky Pope, Sammy Rowsey, James Little, Marvin Hight, Adrian Essary and Billy Alford. Honorary pallbearers will be Wednesday night Men’s Bible study group.
Condolences may be left at www.mcmillanfuneralhome.com
