This section will be devoted to historical family information. We will routinely spotlight family members in our Family AutoBiography section.

Family Autobiography

Harvey Nicholson

(Nick)

September 30, 1932-May 8, 1995

Mr. Harvey Nicholson was born in Richmond County, North Carolina on September 30, 1932. He was the son of the late Sallie Bethea and Henry Nicholson. He was married to Bennie Nicholson of Winston-Salem, NC for forty years. They were blessed with three children: Faye Lexie of Ft. Washington, MD., Ronnie Nicholson(MAC) of Lanham, MD., and Sophia Rouse-Nicholson of Ellicott City, MD. His grandchildern are Keisha Lexie(Washington, DC), Tiffany Lexie(Ft. Washington, MD), Ericka Nicholson(Linden, NJ), Diedra Rouse(Ellicott City, MD) and Demetrius "Harvey" Nicholson(Lanham, MD). He had 5 brothers; the late Lonnie Nicholson"Bubba"(Greensboro, NC), Marvin Nicholson(Galivants Ferry, SC), the late Joe Nicholson(Hamlet, NC), George Edward Nicholson(Frisco City, Ala) and Jimmy Nicholson(Silver Spring, MD).

Harvey was known as a person that would walk in a place and make everyone laugh. He had a loving smile and similar personality. He would talk to anyone about anything. Harvey served 26 years in the Air Force and retired as a Chief Master Sergeant from the Pentagon. He also retired as a Regional Manager for H&R Block.  Anyone who met Harvey, has a story to tell about him. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. His humor and wisdom will never be forgotten.

-Did You Know?

The first family reunion was in 1965 to celebrate the life and birthday of the late Grand-daddy George Bethea on the fourth Sunday of July. We'll learn more as we work with our History Committee.