Winters Funeral Home | Kosciusko, MS

Obituary For James Henry Nickerson

Our beloved, Bo Nickerson (aka The Hammer) was born on September 18, 1948, to the late John Henry Nickerson and Iresse Nickerson Collins.

At an early age, Bo joined the True Vine M.B. Church and later in life joined the Traveler's Rest M.B. Church, where he remained a member until his health began to fail him.

James “Bo” Nickerson received his education in the Attala County Kosciusko Public School System. He worked various jobs in construction and for many years he worked for Ivey's Mechanical.

Bo met and married, Lethe Nickerson at a young age, and to this union, four children: Dorell, Troy, James, and Latisha were born. He later married Clara Hill Edwards Nickerson.

He was preceded in death by his parents: John Henry Nickerson, Iresse Collins; son, James A. Nickerson; and brothers: Henry Newell (Noonie), Edward Charles, Johnny Ray (Jap) and Willie Ray Nickerson.

Bo was a person of few words who loved his peace and quiet, which was the opposite of the Bo in his younger days that was a live wire that kept family and friends alike on our toes. There were times when you wanted to laugh at or with him and other times when choking seemed like a better option, yet we all loved him deeply. He was one of a kind. He was strong on the outside but a teddy bear on the inside.

He leaves to cherish his memory his sons: Dorell and Troy and his daughters: Cynthia Mitchell, and Latisha Nickerson; Siblings: Albert Henry (Betty) Nickerson, Jean (Will) Covington, Joyce Rayford, Margaret (Melvin) Redd, Debra Elmore; Bonny (Jesse) Martin, Bobbie Collins (Jose) Romero, and Betty Collins; Uncle: James (Georgie) Winters; Aunts: Ethel Hardy, Sarah Buchanan, and Inez Winters, and a host of nephews, great-nephews, nieces, great-nieces, cousins and friends that loved him.

James Henry "Bo" Nickerson departed this life on March 21, 2024.

PLACE OF SERVICE: Traveler's Rest M.B. Church, Kosciusko, MS

DATE OF SERVICE: Friday 03/29/2024 at 1:00 p.m.

INTERMENT: Parkway Cemetery, Kosciusko, MS

VIEWING: Thursday 03/28/2024 at 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Guest Book

We the family of the late "Bo" Nickerson are grateful for the many acts of kindness shown during our time of grief. We are thankful for the prayers, cards, texts, and any and all acts of kindness during our time of bereavement. We thank you dearly. ~The Nickerson-Collins Family~

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We would like to send our heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family,for your loss of James "Bo" Nickerson. May God bless and comfort you with peace and strength. Ezell and Gladys Riley

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With heartfelt sympathy from the ResCare Family.

- Davina McCaskey

To the family of James "Bo" Nickerson Our prayers are with you all. May God grant you peace, comfort, and a heart filled with the wonderful memories. Kellian (Lee Lee) and Latasha Hughes

- Ethan White

Betty and Family - We are with you in love and prayers. Love and Aloha ~ your sisters Elena, Jennifer, Kelly, Bridget, Deatrice, Colleen

- Elena Asucan

VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF THE LOSS OF BO WHO WAS A LONG TIME FRIEND. JOYCE, JEAN,AND MARGARET PLEASE KNOW THAT MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME. MAY JEHOVAH GIVE YOU PEACE. HATTIE MAE WADE, FROM SOUTH CAROLINA

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LOVE YOU DADDY

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Sending love, thoughts, and prayers to you and your family during this tough time. Holding you close in my thoughts and hoping you are doing okay.🙏💙much love🙏🩵George and Jeannine Hill Williams 💙🩵🙏💛💜🩷❤️💚🙏🙏🙏🙏

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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