Rentz Nicholson, Jr. passed away on September 3, 2022 in Alliance. He was born
on August 9, 1934 in Gilbertown, Alabama to Louise and Rentz Nicholson, Sr. The
family relocated to Alliance, OH when he was a young child. After high school,
Rentz Jr. was enlisted in the military for a short time. Our Daddy was a caring
and kind man. He touched many, many lives during his lifetime here on earth.
He absolutely loved eating good food and having a great time. He also loved fast
cars, playing cards and socializing with family and friends. Daddy had a great
sense of humor. Growing up, he always told us that the Stop sign meant,
"Spin Tires on Pavement!" Then he would let out a big laugh! He adored his
grandchildren and great grandchildren. His face and his spirits would always light
up whenever they were in his presence.
Rentz was a partner of Spirit of Faith CC Ohio and he and his wife Jaecyne were
the first family to join at the opening day service of the church in August 2014.
Rentz Jr. is survived by his wife Jaecyne Nicholson. Sisters Mary Jackson
(Blacklick, OH), Delores Well (Philadelphia, PA) and brother Edward (Yvonne)
Nicholson (Philadelphia, PA), Aunt Ruby (Matthew) Anderson, (Alliance, OH) and
Uncle Henry Nicholson (Philadelphia PA), He is a Girl Dad to 8 daughters: Regena
Ellis (Akron, OH), Cynthia Snodgrass (Canal Winchester, OH), Julie (Tony) Jefferson,
(Lusby, MD), Debra Nicholson, Rentzetta (Frank) Barnes, Brenda (Raymont) Johnson,
(Alliance, OH), Renee Curtis (Canton, OH) and Renita (Brian) McCalister (Laveen, AZ),
Godson Curtis Ramsey (Detroit, MI) He is affectionately called "Pops" by Darryan
McKnight and Robert Fountain III, along with a host of other family members
and friends. He is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
Rentz Jr. is preceded in death by his parents; Rentz Nicholson,
Sr., Louise and Agnew Terrell, sisters Helen Morris, Betty
Howell, Joann Dabney and Amanda Pugh; brothers Malachi
Nicholson, Claude Terrell, Fred Terrell, Frank Terrell and Son
In-Laws Barry Snodgrass and Alonzo Curtis.
Our family would like to thank the staff at McCrea
Manor Rehabilitation Center, Hospice Care, Aultman
Alliance Hospital and Aultman Hospital Canton for the
care and support given to our Daddy! We would also like
to thank everyone who has reached out to us with
various acts of kindness and prayers during this difficult
time.
