Rev. Jerry Edward Nicewander

Reverend Jerry E. Nicewander of North Tazewell, VA, departed this life at the age of 89 on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at his home with his loving wife Nancy by his side. After leading many to Christ through an example of love and care, Rev. Nicewander was summoned from his earthly house, to his mansion just over the hilltop, on the eternal streets of glory. Rev. Nicewander was born in Red Ash, Virginia to the late Frazier and Virgie Nicewander. He was one of thirteen children. After high school, Rev. Nicewander joined the US Army in July 1955 where he served his country until April 1957. Upon separation from the Army, Rev. Nicewander met and married the love of his life, Nancy Lou Cruey on May 14, 1958. Rev. Nicewander found great enjoyment in the autobody industry and he worked for a multitude of autobody shops in the local area. In 1963, Rev. Nicewander answered his calling to serve The Lord in Ministry work and he became an Ordained Minister for the Assembly of God church. He served as a section Presbyter of Section 5, a special force ministry for the handicap in Missouri, as well as pastoring a great multitude of churches in Virginia and West Virginia. With over 50 years in the ministry, Rev. Nicewander was an example of Christ in word and in deed. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Jerry Edward Nicewander, Jr.; daughter, Carolyn Christine Nicewander; sisters Merle Morgan, Virginia Colley, Margaret Boyd, Caroline Nicewander, Gaynelle Stilwell; brothers, Jesse, Holland “Shot”, Jack, Joe, and Kenneth Nicewander. He leaves to cherish fond memories: His wife of 66 years, Nancy Lou Nicewander Sons: Howard Nicewander and wife, Tammy, of Monroe, Wa Michael Nicewander and wife, Christine of Crestview, FL Daughter, Sandra Nicewander of Cedar Bluff, VA Daughter in Law: Jannie Ann Nicewander Sisters: Peggy Harris of Suffolk, VA Norma Shortt of Doran, VA Teresa Neely and husband, Charlie of Huntington, WV Grandchildren: Keshia Carrol, Elaina Billings, Sydney Cantrell, and Autumn Nicewander. 6 great-grandchildren and a host of family and friends also survive. This servant of the Most High God will be dearly missed. Homegoing services for Rev. Nicewander will be held on Friday, January 3, 2025, at 7:00 PM at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, VA, with the Rev. Charlie McGlothlin and Rev. Danny Stinson officiating. Relatives and Friends will serve as pallbearers. Burial will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 11am at Greenhills Memory Gardens in Claypool Hill, Virginia. Those wishing to go to the cemetery are asked to meet at the funeral home at 10:30 AM. Members of the Casey-Shortt VFW Post #9640 will conduct military graveside rites. Friends may visit with the family from 5pm until 7pm on Friday evening prior to the funeral. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands is in charge of arrangements, and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com

Rev. Jerry Edward Nicewander

December 23, 1935 - December 31, 2024