William J. Nicholas, Jr.

William J. Nicholas, Jr. "Bill" (age 80) a long time resident of Bowie, Md., died December 1, 2010, at Anne Arundel Medical Center. He was born April 3, 1930, in Los Angeles, CA. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, F. Sheron Nicholas, his daughters, Holly Crosley, of Gambrills, Suzan Poole, Lynda McCarter, Debra Haw, and sons, Billy Nicholas and Michael Nicholas, siblings Rosalie Mitchell and Robert Nicholas and 13 grand children and 10 great grand children. Bill graduated from Montgomery Blair High School in Montgomery County, MD., and worked as a Realtor for over 50 years. He most recently served as the owner/broker of Home Sweet Home Realty in Bowie along side of his wife Sheron and daughter Holly. Bill's passion was the Real Estate business and his 2 youngest Granddaughters, Emma and Charlotte. He loved the many individuals he helped buy and sell homes, and the precious hours spent reading and playing with his beloved granddaughters. Family will receive friends on Saturday, December 4, 2010, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.,and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. as well as on Sunday, December 5, 2010 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the family-owned Beall Funeral Home, 6512 N.W. Crain Highway (Rt. 3 South), Bowie, MD 20715, where a Funeral Service will be held on Monday, December 6, 2010 at 11:00a.m. Interment, Lakemont Memorial Gardens