April 28, 1960 – April 12, 2021
James Matthew (Matt) Nicholson, of Galivant’s
Ferry, SC, formerly of Dilley, TX, went to his
eternal rest with the Lord on April 12, 2021. He
was at home with his loving partner, Kim
Johnson, by his side.
Matt was born in Dilley on April 28, 1960, to
Harvey and Ann Nicholson. He grew up on the
family farm and graduated from Dilley High
School. As a teenager, he became interested in
ham radio and had a complete ham station at
home. His interest in radio expanded into a
passion for all kinds of electronics and led to his
life’s work as a computer programmer. He spent
his entire 35-year career at Coastal Carolina
College in Myrtle Beach, SC.
Matt is survived by his devoted partner Kim
Johnson; daughters Hannah (Hayden) Maxey
and Susannah Nicholson; daughters by love
Courtney Johnson and Caroline Johnson;
siblings Lillian Ammann, Patricia (Al) Wood,
Mary Jones, Frank Nicholson, and Nancy
Nicholson; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Matt will be greatly missed by his many loved
ones and friends.
Mr. Nicholson is entrusted to the care of Lewis Crematory and Funeral Services of Myrtle Beach.
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