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  Lanis Glendal Nicholson was born to Luther Jackson Nicholson and Beatrice Elizabeth (Humphrey) Nicholson on July 8, 1947, and departed to his eternal home September 11, 2024.

  On June 13, 1970, he married Brenda Diles within this union, two children were born; son, Dennis Wade, and daughter, Amy Denys.

  He is survived by his wife of 54 years; one son Dennis Nicholson (Andrea); one daughter Amy Toomey (Brian); four grandchildren Tyler Smith (Chesney), Tessa Smith, Dalton Nicholson, and Carter Nicholson; one sister Janice Ballard (Frank); two sisters-in-law Barbara Nicholson and Betty Diles Fitchett; one uncle Avery Humphrey; numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.

  He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother James Nicholson.

  Lanis was a master carpenter for many years. He was also a cattle and hog farmer, industrial sprinkler fitter, and employed at JC Manufacturing for several years.

  He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a Christian and member of the Mammoth Spring church of Christ for many years.

  Lanis was a devoted husband, dad, grandpa, and will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.

  Funeral services for Lanis Nicholson, age 77, of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, will be held on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri. Visitation will be Sunday, September 15, 2024, 1:00 p.m. until time of service at 2p.m.

 

  Interment will be on Sunday, September 15, 2024, in Thayer Cemetery, Thayer, Missouri with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.

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8 Comments

  1. Margie Ellison Busch
    September 12, 2024 @ 1:37 pm

    Oh, there are NO words…. I am so very sorry for your loss…. Sending heartfelt prayers for comfort, for peace, for strength to get through this… Much love and if there is anything we can do to help, please let us know. May God bless each of you.

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  2. Charlie & Charlotte Hurtt
    September 12, 2024 @ 1:57 pm

    Lanis has been a life-long friend and classmate and we mourn his passing. We have memories that we will treasure always and send thoughts of sympathy to Brenda and family.

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  3. Farrell N.
    September 12, 2024 @ 10:47 pm

    An example of hard work, craftsmanship, and humble christian service.

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  4. Leta Montgomery Smoot
    September 13, 2024 @ 3:42 pm

    Lanis was a classmate and good friend since we were in the first grade. He was our senior class president and we all thought the world of him. I can still hear his laughter and see that mischievious twinkle in his eye. He will be greatly missed at our class get togethers. Such good memories we will hold close. Our prayers are with your family.

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  5. Sammy Smith
    September 14, 2024 @ 12:33 am

    LANIS
    I know him and James we grow up together want young some Church and school and play basketball together so So sorry hear this and good man. Prayers for family and friends

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  6. Dennis and Debbie Rose
    September 15, 2024 @ 12:53 pm

    To Brenda & All of Lanis’ Friends and Family, We are so very sorry about the passing of Lanis.
    We are sending lots of Love and Prayers. Always keep the precious memories close in your hearts. If, we can do anything to help now or in the days ahead. Please, don’t hesitate to let us know.

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  7. Barbara Steed
    September 19, 2024 @ 5:31 pm

    Heartfelt condolences

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  8. Donna Keyes
    September 22, 2024 @ 5:05 pm

    Next door neighbors, life long friends, classmates……my old friend will be truly missed. So many precious memories. I pray God’s blessings and comfort during this time.

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