Troy C

Nicholson

Sep 20, 1948 — Apr 23, 2020

Detroit

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Celebrating the Life of Troy C. Nicholson

Troy C. Nicholson was born on September 20, 1948 in Alma, Alabama to the union of

Mose and Ollie Lee Nicholson. Both preceded him in death.

Troy attended Harper High School in Jackson, Alabama, where he excelled in sports

and became a star basketball player. Troy graduated in 1968 from Harper High School.

Troy relocated from Alabama to Detroit, MI in 1969 to pursue a career in the

automotive industry at Ford Motor Company/Rouge Steel as a Crane Operator. He was

employed for thirty one years until his retirement in June of 2000.

He was joined in holy matrimony with Nya Robin Nicholson in 2012.

Troy was an avid fisherman, loved being outdoors, bowling and spending time with

friends and family. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. His loving,

caring and giving nature is what we all are so grateful for.

Troy C. Nicholson departed this life April 23, 2020. He was preceded in death by: six

brothers Percy, Carlos, Robert, Grady, Lewis, and Mose; and one sister, Shirley.

Troy leaves to cherish his memories: three daughters, Cheryl Henderson, Keyia

Roper; grandson Sean Roper of Pensacola Fl., NaTina Sydes; granddaughter Ariell Sydes

(The Apple of His Eye); son-in-law Arnez Sydes of Southfield, MI and one son, Andre'

Bryant of Detroit, MI, one brother, Steve Nicholson (Maxine) of Detroit, MI, and one

sister, Gladys Barnes of Detroit, MI. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins

and close friends.

Interment, Saturday, May 9, 2020, 10am at Antioch AME Cemetery, Gainestown, AL.

We ask your prayers for the entire Nicholson Family. May God bless you for lifting the family in prayer.

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