Ronald E Nickens' Obituary
Obituary
Ronald (Ronnie) Eugene Nickens entered into eternal rest early Friday, Nov. 4, 2016. He was born June 28, 1947, to the late Lord D. and Thelma E. (King) Nickens. Ronnie was a loving and caring man in all he did, and was well loved by those who knew him. Being educated in the Frederick County School system allowed him the opportunity to maintain devotion to the community, while supporting his parents during their involvement in the civil rights movement.Fresh out of high school he worked for American Optical. Until his retirement, he was employed by NIST in Gaithersburg, MD and Dalgren, VA as a machinist. Ronnie did several things to keep busy, and was a Scout Master in the Boys Scouts of America, supporting Troop 796. He loved cars, trucks, taking long motorcycle rides, karaoke music, drag racing, watching the Dallas Cowboys, and at one time he was a avid bowler.He leaves to mourn two brothers, Charles and wife Rose of Hampton, VA, and Gregory and wife Vicky of Frederick, nephews, nieces, great nephews, great nieces, cousins, friends, and long-time friend, Kevin Rich. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by many aunts and uncles.Funeral services will be held on Sat., Nov. 12, 2016, at Jackson Chapel UMC, 5609 Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick, MD, with a public viewing at 9:30 a.m., family hour at 10 a.m., and the funeral at 11 a.m. Online condolences may be shared at www.garylrollinsfuneralhome.com. VisitationJackson Chapel UMC5609 Ballenger Creek PikeFrederick, MD 21703 Saturday, November 12, 2016 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM ServiceJackson Chapel United Methodist Church5609 Ballenger Creek PkFrederick, MD 21703 Saturday, November 12, 2016 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Veterans IResthaven Memorial Gardens9501 Catoctin Mtn HwyFrederick, MD 21701 Saturday, November 12, 2016 1:00 PM - 1:15 PM
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