Volume 12 , Issue 44

R. Lewis Nicholson Obituary (1942-2010)

Stephen Nicholson, the brother of R. Lewis Nicholson, sent us this recent 2010 obituary. Did you know R. Lewis Nicholson?

The Honorable R. Lewis Nicholson was born in Alva, Oklahoma on October 4, 1942 to Richard M. and Naomi Nicholson. He passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 22, 2010 in Dallas after complications from surgery.

Lewis grew up in Alva, Oklahoma and graduated from Alva High School. He attended Northwestern Oklahoma State University for two years before transferring to Southern Methodist University in Dallas to complete his education. Lewis graduated from SMU with a BBA in 1965 and a JD in 1967.

He was in private legal practice handling a wide range of cases through 1982. On January 1, 1983 he was sworn in as a Family Court Master, now known as Associate Judge, of the Dallas County Family Courts where he served until his untimely death.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Lynda, his two daughters Monica Hensley and Catherine Nicholson, and son-in-law Fred Hensley. Lewis is also survived by one brother Steve Nicholson, sister-in-law Christen, nephew Brad Nicholson and his wife Linda.

Lewis was known for his "bah-humbug" no-nonsense style, but those who truly knew him understood his kind and gentle heart, and enjoyed his wry sense of humor. He was always available to lend an ear, offer advice, or just listen. He was a one-of-a-kind man, a devoted husband, father and friend.

A memorial service was held on Saturday, October 30, 2010 at the Restland Funeral Home Memorial Chapel.

In lieu of flowers please consider a gift to the Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program (DVAP) c/o Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas, 1515 Main Street, Dallas, 75201 or North Texas Food Bank, 4500 S. Cockrell Hill, Dallas, 75236.   |  View or Add Comments (0 Comments)   |   Receive updates ( subscribers)  |   Unsubscribe

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