Norman Nickerson, 79, of Wauchula, passed away at his home on Tuesday, October 16, 2018. Norm was born in Maple Springs, New York and had been a resident of Hardee County since 1954, coming from New York. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Wauchula. Norm served in the United States Army and was a self-employed dairy farmer.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Nickerson and parents, Earl and Clara Townsend Nickerson. Survivors include his best friend, Zee Smith of Wauchula; three sons and daughters-in-law, Rodney and Connie Nickerson of Lakeland, Joe and Marlene Nickerson of Wauchula, and Chris and Melinda Nickerson of Zolfo Springs; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Roger and Judy Nickerson of Zolfo Springs, and Howard and Debbie Nickerson of Live Oak; one sister, Alberta Clark of Wauchula; four grandchildren and their spouses, Courtney and Dustin Campbell, Brittany and Jeremy Thurlow, Logan and Kayla Nickerson, and Holden and Courtney Nickerson; and seven great-grandchildren, Hixon Thurlow, Grayson Campbell, Emma Smith, Piper Nickerson, Emory Campbell, Stella Thurlow, and McKinley Nickerson.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 19, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. at the First United Methodist Church in Wauchula with Reverend Danielle Upton Officiating. Interment will follow the services in Wauchula Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Hardee County F.F.A.