Corey Shane Nicholson, age 52, of Smithville passed away at his residence Friday, August 18, 2023.

Mr. Nicholson was a United States Army Veteran and worked as a Welder at Tenneco Automotive.

He was born September 22, 1970, to his mother, Judy Bratcher Hughes and his father, the late, Louis "Nick" Nicholson. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a sister, Sherry Vanmeter, and brother, Leonard Nicholson.

He is survived by his wife, Gracie Nicholson of Smithville; children, Trever Nicholson of Smyrna, Gaberille Miller of Murfreesboro, John Hayes of Sparta, Madison (Shawn) Cline of Smithville and Gracelynn Nicholson of Smithville. grandchildren, Timothy Nicholson, Madilynn Barrett, Marilynn Cline, and Maverick Cline; mother, Judy (David) Hughes of Murfreesboro; sisters, Rhonda (Gary) Ryan of Smyrna, Sheri (Billy) Bickford of Lascassas, Carrie (David) Hughes of Shelbyville, Elizabeth Hughes of Murfreesboro; father-in-law Ronald Ferrell, Sr. and mother-in-law, Peggy Ferrell, brother-in-law, Ronald Ferrell, Jr.

Funeral service Monday, August 21, 2023, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Darrell Gill officiating with Military Honors and burial followed in Mt. Holly Cemetery.

Pallbearers included John Hayes, Ron Ferrell, Jr., Billy Bickford, Trevor Nicholson, Michael Hughes, and David Klockziem.

DeKalb Funeral Chapel, Smithville, was in charge of the arrangements.

Smithville Review

(Smithville, Tenn.)

Aug. 30, 2023