Funeral service for Mr. Leron Nicholson, Sr, age 82, was held Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at Oak Grove Baptist Church in Needham, AL with Rev. Kennedy R. Gray officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

Leron Nicholson was born on August 9, 1940 to the late Coley and Willie Mae Bonner-Nicholson of Needham, AL. The final chapter of his life was closed on March 6, 2023 at Sumter Health and Rehab in York, AL. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Clifford Nicholson, Edward Nicholson; and two sisters, Mary Nicholson, Faye Parker.

Leron met and married his beloved wife, Magdalene Vandiver Nicholson over 26 years ago while they both worked and lived in the Northeast. However, they returned to their roots in the south after retiring from their jobs. Leron enjoyed fishing, hunting, and gardening.

He leaves to cherish his memories: a loving and devoted wife, Magdalene Nicholson; his children, Leron (Tara) Nicholson, Jr. of Birmingham, AL, two step-sons, Mark (Katrina) Moore of Newport News, VA, Kevin Vandiver of Bronx, NY, a step-daughter, Katrina Vandiver of Newark, NJ; three sisters, Willie Morris Wynn of Needham, AL, Rosetta Nicholson of Butler, AL, Rosa Lee (Bob) Burroughs of Womack Hill, AL; one brother, Lindsey (Francis) Nicholson of Needham, AL; four grandchildren, Leron Nicholson III, Isaiah (Jazmin) Nicholson, Elisha Nicholson, Genesis (Nicholas) Nicholson; two great grandchildren, Sky and Lynnox Nicholson; and a host of beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.