Scott Nicholas

Obituary of Scott Nicholas Hancock Scott G. Nicholas, 50, a resident of Hancock passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday evening February 11, 2015, at this home. He was born on July 21, 1964, in Hancock, a son of the late George Nicholas and Wanda (Wells) Nicholas. Scott was a graduate of the Hancock High School with the class of 1983. Scott had worked at the Lode Theater in Houghton, the Ojibwa Casino in Baraga and for the past ten years he has worked in the hardware department, painting department and as a greeter at the Walmart Store in Houghton. On February 24, 1996, he was united in marriage to the former Shelly Johnson. Scott enjoyed sports, following the Green Bay Packer, Detroit Red Wings and loved to watch his son play hockey and his other sporting events. Preceding him in death were his father, his niece Brittany Nicholas and his aunt Connie Wells. Surviving are: His wife: Shelly Nicholas of Hancock His son: Casey Nicholas (and special friend Taylor Pertile)of Hancock His mother: Wanda Nicholas of Hancock His brothers and sister: Darrell Nicholas of Hancock Steve (Melissa) Nicholas of South Range Gayle (Joe) Varagas of Mountain Home, Idaho His uncles: Ron (Sharon) Wells of Jenison, MI Wayne Wells of Kalkaska, MI His mother & father-in-law: Gregg & Darlene Johnson of Houghton His sister-in-law: Diana (Ronan) Kennedy of Raleigh, NC His brother-in-law: Mark (Heather) Johnson of Chicago, IL His nieces & nephews: Ciara Kennedy, Evelyn Kennedy, Jacob Huddleston, Justin Nicholas, Tanner Nicholas & Zachary Nicholas Several cousins Special friends: Alex Marier, Brittany Marier, Grayson Marier, Paige Marier, Dana Clifton and Jeff Christopher. A memorial service for Scott will be held 7:30 pm Tuesday February 17, 2015, at the Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Hancock with Rev. Bucky Beach to officiate. Friends may call on Tuesday February 17, 2015, from 5:30 pm until time of services at the Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Hancock. To view Scott's obituary or to send condolences to the family please visit www.memorialchapel.net The Memorial Chapel & Plowe Funeral Homes have been assisting the family with the arrangements. To send flowers to the family of Scott Nicholas, please visit Tribute Store