Jun 01, 2020

The Rev. Blake E. Nicholson Jr., Retired Full Elder, died on May 31, 2020, at the age of 97.

The Rev. Blake E. Nicholson Jr. served the following Eastern PA Conference churches, prior to retiring in 1989:

  • Marshallton
  • Quarryville: Memorial
  • Glenside
  • Friendship
  • Gladwyne
  • Strasburg: Wesley
  • Allentown: Emmanuel
  • Bensalem

Rev. Nicholson was predeceased by his wife, Anne Elizabeth Dewees Nicholson, and his brother, Robert Early Nicholson (Joan Brown). He is survived by his two children–Blake Edwin Nicholson the 3rd (Debra Lefever), and the Rev. Gary Lee Nicholson (Pamela Geary), who is a Full Elder of the Eastern PA Conference.

Bishop Peggy Johnson will bring the message at Blake’s Celebration of Life Service, which will be live-streamed on Saturday, June 6, at 10 AM. To participate in the service go to: https://www.facebook.com/ChristUMCFunerals, then click on “Video – Live” in the left column.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Pocono Plateau Camp and Retreat Center, 304 Pocono Plateau Road, Cresco, PA 18326, or to the Benevolent Care Fund, Mennonite Home, 2001 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent to The Rev. Gary Nicholson, at 1024 S Valley Forge Rd, Lansdale, PA 19446.
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