Adren Vincent Nicholson, 31, of Hickory passed away Monday, November 4, 2024 at Frye Regional Medical Center following a brief period of declining health.
Adren was born October 27, 1993 in Catawba County. He graduated from Lincolnton High School and the Gaston Fire Academy in 2012. He worked as a firefighter for Lincolnton Fire Department. Adren volunteered at Meals on Wheels, Safe Harbor, The Green Room, and worked at the Humane Society for a short period of time. He enjoyed music and basketball.
Preceding him in death is his father, Philip H. Nicholson.
Those left to cherish his memory include his mother, Wanda M. Nicholson of Hickory; and siblings, Carrie L. Nicholson of Hickory and Michael Nicholson of Hickory.
A memorial service will be held 4:00PM Friday, November 15, 2024 in the Chapel of Mackie Funeral Service with the Rev. Tim Whitener officiating.
The family will receive friends prior to the service from 3:00PM to 4:00PM at Mackie Funeral Service.
I love you son you will truly be missed I still see your smile
Adren was one of the first friends I met at Turning Point, He always came in with a smile and a joke. and never failed by asking me out on a date or trying to call the law on me. I am really going to miss his visits and his smile. He really made a special impact on me and my family. I will never forget you Adren, love ya bud- Vicki
Forever our friend Adren at fishing buddy and green room buddy and life coach for us & chats on phone on daily and 5 stars on checking up on us as a friend , sharing funny stories to make us laugh. You will not be forgotten. My you enjoy the streets of gold in both your fathers house with Jesus !! You we Loved. by The Dagenhart’s & Aria
I loved Adren. He was just not my son-in-law’s brother he was my family and I loved him. He was a special young man and every single time he saw us he would come running to us and say Mary and Joey and he had to talk about being a firefighter. I remember seeing him uptown at the arcade as me and my husband and my friend were going in there to eat and I had to call her the day I found out that he had gained his wings. I told her a special young man that I had introduced her to had gained his wings. She asked me when I was going inside who he was and I told her and I said he is very special and he will always be special in our eyes and one day I will see him again and I can’t wait for that day go rest high On That Mountain your work on Earth is done. We love you to the Moon and back and you won’t have to worry about being a firefighter anymore because all the fires have been put out in your life. Love Mary and Joey forever and always
Sabrina enjoyed the play practices at Green Room with Adren. He was always so happy and uplifting. Sincere condolences to Wanda and his family.
Adren was a Joy to know was a very sweet young man. Always love to talk about how his day was. Always had a big smile. I’m going to miss hearing about him been a firefighter and how he help so many people. He will truly be missed. Friendly neighbor I have ever had
Adren brought a smile to everyone around him and will truly be missed. I’ll never forget jamming and dancing together to “uptown funk” – Rest easy <3