Services for Bret Alan Nicholson, 58, of Holland, Texas will be at a later date. Bret passed from his earthly body on Saturday, November 16, 2024. He was born on August 15, 1966, in Shreveport, Louisiana to Dale and Patsy Nicholson.

He attended Lufkin High School where he played baseball and football. He was an All-District Performer in baseball. He graduated in 1984 and then continued his education at Stephen F. Austin State University and graduated in 1989 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture- Agribusiness. He married the love of his life, Sondra, on September 8, 1990, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Mt. Pleasant, Texas. They have been residents of Holland for the past 12 years. Bret loved the outdoors, especially hunting deer and dove. He produced a big garden every year and loved to share his bounty with so many. His love for cooking was known by his family and friends. Every Thursday you could hear Bret’s roar of his Kubota coming through town to his domino and poker gathering with some of his closest friends. He never hesitated to help others and his community. Bret and Sondra have been members of St. Stephen Catholic Church since 2007. Bret was also a longtime member of the Bell County Go Texan committee where he was happy to help the Bell County youth.

Bret is preceded in death by his father, Dale Nicholson. 

Survivors include his wife Sondra of 34 years; sons: Reece Nicholson, 29, of Colorado, Kyle Nicholson, 28, of Holland; and daughter, Raena Nicholson, 22, of Holland. He is also survived by his mother, Patsy Nicholson; 3 siblings: sister, Dala Burk and husband Dale Burk of Decatur; brother, Pat Nicholson and wife Denise Nicholson of Lufkin, and brother, Troy Nicholson of Pollock, and several nieces and nephews which he adored.

Memorials may be made to: The Wounded Warrior Project 12672 Silicon Dr, Ste 105, San Antonio, Texas 78249

In the near future a Rosary will be recited, and a Memorial Mass in honor of Bret will be at St Stephen Catholic Church in Salado with Fr. Jude Uche officiating.

Arrangements are being handled by Broecker Funeral of Salado.