Tom Nicholson

NICHOLSON, Tom G. - age 84, of Brentwood, TN, fell asleep in the Lord on November 23, 2012 surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was born in Tziva, Greece in 1928 and is survived by his wife Connie Nicholson, daughters Katherine Vasiliades (Jason), Becky Kotsianas (John), and Georgia Demetros (Nick), grandchildren Tommy, Michael, Matthew, Ellie, Nick, Dena and Alex and great grandchildren Phoenix and Archer and many nieces, nephews and godchildren. He is survived by his sister Angelia Duncan and brother Connie Nicholson. He immigrated to the United States in 1946 and served in the US army during the Korean War. After marrying, he moved to Chicago and began his career at Homan Services, an affiliate of Sears and Roebuck as a field engineer as well as the project manager at the Sears Tower. He moved his family to Nashville in 1976 where he owned and operated Nicholson Cleaners. After retirement, he began the hobby of building and flying remote control airplanes, fabricating beeswax candles and enjoying his garden. He was adored by his wife and daughters and was loved and respected by all who knew him. He was a board member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church and AHEPA. He was a Mason and Shriner and served as a Knight Templar. The family will receive friends on Monday, November 26th at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church from 5:00 – 8:00 pm with Trisagion services at 7:00pm. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 27th at 11:00am. Grandsons will serve as active pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers include his great grandsons, Phoenix and Archer Nicholson and several godchildren. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Iconography Fund, 4905 Franklin Pike, Nashville, TN 37220.