Danny Jay Nicholson

Danny Jay Nicholson, age 79 of Clarkesville, passed away February 28, 2026.

Born in Clarkesville, Georgia on December 24, 1946, Danny was the son of the late Willie Jay Nicholson and the late Sara Hunsucker Garbaccio. In addition to his parents, Danny was preceded in death by daughter Karen Smith, and step-father Robert Garbaccio.

Danny was married to his wife Maxine Worley Nicholson for 60 years and enjoyed spending time with his family and traveling.  Throughout his career, Danny had farmed poultry and cattle, as well was a contractor and a brick mason.

Survivors include his wife Maxine Worley Nicholson, daughters Yvonne Hefner, Susan (Tim) Goss, and son in law Marty Smith, grandchildren Danny (Kristen) Mote, Dylan (Kelley) Mote, Jeffery (Whitney) Smith, Katie Smith, Chloe (Patton) Strong, and Caroline Turpin, great grandchildren Sally Lee Smith, Marshall Mote and Micah Mote, and his brother David (Dawn) Nicholson, as well as numerous extended family members.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM, Sunday, March 1, 2026 at Hillside Memorial Chapel with Rev. Kenny Kilby, officiating.  The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:00 PM until 2:30 PM.  Interment will follow the service in Hillside Gardens Cemetery.

An online guest book is available for those wishing to express condolences by visiting www.hillsidememorialchapel.com.

Arrangements are in the care and professional direction of Hillside Memorial Chapel & Gardens, Clarkesville.

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