Mr. Elbert made his earthly arrival on June 16, 1959 in Jersey City, New Jersey to the late Retha Lee Stephens

and Hoover Nicholson, Sr.

In the same City, 60 years later on March 11, 2020 Elbert

made his heavenly transition home to be with the Lord.

He wasn't alone when he silently left us. He was in the presence of his loving family, his sisters Georgia

Stephens, Cathylean Beals and his godbrother Kenneth

W. Cattenhead.

Elbert was one of four children blessed to this union. He matriculated in the Jersey City Public School System. He

was a graduate of the Lincoln High School also located

in Jersey City. Elbert always been a hard worker and self supporter. He knew he had a certain flair for life and all

that it offered. He was determined to make and that he

did!

Elbert held many positions with several companies. He

began his employment at Shop-Rite when it was originally located on route 440 in the year 2000. He was

gainfully employed there until his health would not allow

him to keep the customers smiling. Elbert was also employed by the Jersey City Board Education at PS #34

for a number of years.

Elbert a gregarious and well rounded star of the show!

Everything he did he, DID IT HIS WAY!!

Elbert was known and loved by soooo many

countless number of family, friends and his

beloved customers. He was known at Shop-Rite as

the King

He knew and loved every aspect of his job at Shop-Rite.

If any coworker or customer wanted to know something,

Elbert was the "go to guy" Just ask and he will tell

you.

Elbert was truly, truly a very kind hearted person.

If you were in need of something he was right

there. If Elbert had, you had. He would do for

anyone.

Elbert was a fashion guru like none other. He loved

to dress and smell his best every time he stepped

out of the door, no one had to tell him.

Elbert always looked and smelled good. He

already knew, and didnt need no ones approval.

He would let you know, "don't touch me". He

will be remembered by so many things.

Especially that million dollar ear to ear smile.

Elbert was a member of the Miracle Temple Fire

Baptized Holiness Church, currently known

today as the Miracle Temple Pentecostal Church

under the pastorate of his friend and sister in

Christ for over 40 years, Elder Doris Cherry.

Elbert served in many capacities including choir

director for several choirs. Giving God a good

praise was Elbert's life. If he wasn't at work he

was at church. If not his own he was somewhere

giving God to glory.

Elbert will live in the hearts and minds of those

he loved, and those that loved him, his four

sisters Georgia Stephens, Cathylean

Beals(Edward), Maxine Ratliff, Joetta McNair.

one brother Charles Nicholson, one step mother

Doris Nicholson, one godbrother Kenneth W.

Cattenhead, L.F.D. four nieces Jalessa Beals-

Lloyd(Geraldine), Tonia McNair, Georgia

Denise Thornton, and Tenisha Thornton,

nephews Tyree M. Stephens, Hoover Nicholson

III, and Leroy Thornton, three great nephews

Kelvin Josiah, Anthony Adams and Christian

Lloid, one aunt Leola Inman, he also leaves his

BFF/Other Wife Elder Doris Cherry(Alan R.

Cherry), BFF Madelyn Felton, Ebony Graham,

Jewel Mays Valerie Ling and Bishop Fred

Samuels and a host of other loving relatives,

countless friends, all of Jersey City and most

definitely his Shop-Rite family and customers.

Elbert was predeceased by his parents, his

protective brother, Hoover Nicholson, Jr.

ELBERT D. NICHOLSON

June 16, 1959-March 11, 2020

Musical Prelude....................................................................................................................................................Mr. Alan R. Cherry

Mr. Carlton R. Pope

Processional............................................................................................................................................................Clergy and Family

Hymn of Consolation......................................................................................................................................................Congregation

Prayer of Comfort

Selection............................................................................................................................................................Miracle Temple Choir

Old Testament………………………………………………………………………... …………………….Minister Leslie Jackson

Psalms 121: 1-8

New Testament………………………………………………………………………………………………Deacon Ernest Jackson

St. John 14:1-6

Selection…………………………………………………………………………………………………….Miracle Temple Choir

Expression………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………Dr. Albert Lewis

Sis. Denise Lawrence

Min. Alan R. Cherry

Selection............................................................................................................................................................Miracle Temple Choir

Condolences, Resolution and Obituary…………………………………………………………………Msn. Tanisha Russell Day

Special Tribute……………………………………………………………………………………………………...Dr. Albert Lewis

Cathylean Beals

Georgia Stephens

Reflections..................................................................................................................................................Family & Friends (2 min.)

Selection............................................................................................................................................................Miracle Temple Choir

Eulogy………………………………………………………………………………………………………Pastor Doris Cherry

Miracle Temple Pentecostal Church, Jersey City, New Jersey

Final Viewing...................................................................................................................... .......................The Family Funeral Home

Benediction/Recessional

Final Repose: Bayview Cemetery Jersey City, New Jersey

June 16, 1959-March 11, 2020

ISSUE 6.16.59

59 A STAR WAS

BORN

FRIDAY. MARCH 20, 2020 / SERVICE 7:00PM ST.Johns Baptist Church / 525 bramhall ave. / jersey city, new jersey

The Family members of Elbert N. Nicholson would like to express their sincere

appreciation for all the prayers and acknowledgements during this time of

bereavement. May God continue to bless each and every one of you? We want

you to know we shall be forever grateful for your acts of love and kindness.

A Ministry of Comfort Is Administered By:

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