Gerald "Jerry" Wayne Nicholson

Bartow - Gerald "Jerry" Wayne Nicholson, Jr., 59, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2019 at Bartow Regional Medical Center. He was born March 11, 1960 in Orlando, FL. He was a Truck Driver for R & L Carriers for 20 years and was a member of the Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his son; Kevin Nicholson and mother; Janie Ellis Nicholson. He is survived by his wife of 38 years Nika Nicholson of Fort Meade, son; Blake Nicholson & wife Laura of Fort Meade, daughter; Tiffany Legg & husband Ian of Bartow, daughter; Jennifer Nicholson & fiance Earl Taylor of Polk City and son; Tyler Nicholson of Okeechobee. His father; Gerald "Bud" Nicholson, Sr. and thirteen grandchildren; Hunter, Kendall, Ethan, Emma, Gloria, Travis, Aiden, Austin, Connor, Easton, Savannah, Mallorie and Brantley. Memorial services will be held September 15th, 2019 from 1-5 pm at the Farm Bureau Building, 1715 US Hwy 17 South in Bartow, FL.  Condolences to family at www.whiddenmcleanfuneralhome.com