Thursday, September 5, 2019 2:32 pm

Claude Johnston Nicholson, Jr. 76, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2019. He was born in Wake County, March 13, 1943 to the late Claude Johnston and Mary Lou Taylor Nicholson. In addition to his parents, Claude was preceded in death by his grandson, Johnathon C. Nicholson.

He is survived by son, Jay Nicholson (Lisa), granddaughter, Brittany Barnes (Scott); brother, Randy Nicholson (Christie); sister, Mary Faye Beasley (Don) and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Cornerstone Funeral Home from 6-8:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 8, 2019 at Cornerstone Funeral Home with Rev. Ray Vick officiating. Burial will follow at Hobgood Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to Tabernacle of Praise, 1279 East Old Spring Hope Rd., Nashville, NC 27856.