George Henry NICKELS

NICKELS, George Henry - age 68, of Linden, died Monday, May 20, 2013 at home surrounded by family after a short illness with cancer. Services will be held 10 AM Thursday, May 23, 2013 at Lake Fenton United Methodist Church, 2581 N. Long Lake Rd., Fenton with Rev. Jeremy Peters officiating. Interment will follow at Crestwood Cemetery, Grand Blanc. Visitation will be held 5-8 PM Tuesday and 2-4 and 6-8 PM Wednesday at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 W. Silver Lake Rd., Fenton and from 9 AM until time of service Thursday at the church. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to Gentiva Hospice or the American Diabetes Association. George was born July 19, 1944 in Flint, the son of Herman and Margaret (Turnbull) Nickels. He married Eloise Hugan in 1966 in Grand Blanc. George retired from GM Parts and Service after 30 years of service and was a previous co-owner of Nickels Boat Works in Fenton. He was an active member of the Lake Fenton Sailing Club and a member of the International Lightning Class Association. Surviving are: wife, Eloise; son, Brian Nickels and wife, Theresa of Flint; daughter, Traci Nickels of Columbus, OH; grandchildren, Timothy, Bradley, Heather and Elizabeth; siblings, David Nickels and wife, Marianne of Holly, Madolyn and husband, Edward Hugan of Holly, Louis Nickels and wife, Bonnie of Fenton; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Kim Suzanne and parents, Herman and Margaret. Friends may share an online tribute on the obituary page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.

Funeral Service

Monday, May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Sharp Funeral Homes - Miller Road Chapel
8138 Miller Road Swartz Creek 48473, United States

Visitation

Tuesday, May 21, 2013 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sharp Funeral Homes - Fenton Chapel
1000 Silver Lake Road Fenton 48430, United States

Visitation

Wednesday, May 22, 2013 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sharp Funeral Homes - Fenton Chapel
1000 Silver Lake Road Fenton 48430, United States