Billy Ray Nicholson

Billy Ray Nicholson was born in Rockingham, NC October 3rd 1955 to Clara and James Nicholson (dec). A graduate of High Point Central High School class of 1973, he was employed with TTW as a photo grip until his disability retirement in 2004. Billy Ray’s greatest joys were his grandchildren and his best moment was accepting the call of salvation on 2/2/22 with the guidance of Mother Pamla Caple. Other times he could just relax for days watching TV with his beloved pets Amy the dog and Bebo the enforcement cat. Billy Ray joined his only brother Denis (DeDe) and father James Nicholson December 8th. Celebrating his agreement from a good fight from labor to reward is; Devoted friend and beloved wife Verlyn Negron-Nicholson, Mother Clara Little Nicholson. His loves. Daughters Miaca Belo Wright (Armond) and Kayla Quinones (Joshua) ,Children that he raised like his own, Juan Negron II (Latrice), Carlos Manny Negron (Kita), Andretti Barnes and Shanysha Anderson (their mother Shirley Nicholson), Sisters Sarah Yvonne Peat and Edna Yvette(Greg) Rodgers, and Sister in law Suraeda Nicholson, Aunts Cassie Rush and Elsie Covington and their families, Nieces Keisha(Ted Lovett) Peat, Erica Peat, Sequoia Nicholson and nephew Brandon Grace and their families. Extended family Maria and Lois Nicholson. Annie Ruth Barnes and always there from cradle to grave cousin Wayne Pat Little. Trusted employer friend Bert Whicker, life long renewed friends Marvin and Overseer Michael Ellerbe, his all night giggle buddies Verlyn and Calvin Gamble and bonus wife, sister in law Bessie Harvin held special places in his heart. Never complete without all that loved him( PawPaw Bill) and he loved grand babies: Imani Davis, Dekhari, Aliyah, Ahmari, Kaisan, Kaidon Belo , Colin Clark, Dorian Vaughn, L J, M J, Carsen, Yace, Yari, Cayson and Caydon Negron and a greatgrand Kai Belo Blessed with a wealth of people along the journey at different seasons in his life are the ones that will miss his presence. Bill was an organ recipient and so only fitting to be an organ donor. A chance to reflect will be held on January 21st 2023 at Greater New Hope Baptist Church 906 Meredith St Fellowship Hall during the Community Blood Drive.. the gift of giving Blood Donations are appreciated for the American Red Cross Blood Supply from now forward. To all the many Doctors, Nurses, medical and transportation teams with Baptist, Forsyth, High Point and Lexington Hospitals THANK YOU