Roy Nicholson, 91, of Salem, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at his residence. He was born August 22, 1925 to the late Stokley and Nellie Nicholson. He is survived by one son, Daniel Allen Nicholson and wife Liezl, Lawrence, KS, three grandchildren, Adam and Aaron Nicholson, and Jennifer Lynn Christensen and husband Stephen, five great-grandchildren, Joshua Nicholson, Jacob, Lucas, Noah and Zoe Christensen, and one sister, Joann Greynolds. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Helen Louise Nicholson, and one daughter, Pamela Sue Nicholson.
Roy retired in 1982 from Hart Brothers Machine Shop as a first class machinist having worked in various other machine shops over the years. He was a member of the International Association of Machinist and former member of the Salem Volunteer Fire Department. He also loved to hunt and fish.
Cremation services were provided. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Online condolences can be extended to the family at www.perinefunerals.com. The Perine Funeral Home is honored to serve the Nicholson family.
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