Jason Kelley Nickerson's Obituary
Jason Kelley Nickerson, 65, of Monroe, passed away on January 11, 2026, at the McWhorter Hospice House in Monroe. The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 17, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon at Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Locust.
Born May 7, 1960, in Buffalo, New York, Jason was the son of the late James Nickerson and Jane Frink Nickerson. He was a retired computer engineer with Atrium Health, where he dedicated many years of service. Jason will be remembered as a wonderful husband, and devoted father and grandfather with a great sense of humor. He was also very proud of his children Sarah and Derek. He had a deep love for rock and roll music and was especially fond of bands such as Jethro Tull, The Rolling Stones, and AC/DC. He also enjoyed life’s simple pleasures, particularly pizza, chicken wings, and doughnuts. When playing with his grandchildren, Jason would often tease them by telling them he was going to “look at them with his crazy eye,” playfully making his eyes look funny—something they absolutely loved and will always remember. Above all, he cherished the time he spent with his grandchildren, who brought him immense joy.
He is survived by his wife, Laurie Nickerson; his children, Sarah Deperi (John) of Lexington, South Carolina, and Derek Nickerson (Elizabeth Ashley) of Woodruff, South Carolina; his four grandchildren, Sophia Deperi, Isabella Deperi, Jaxson Nickerson, and Hudson Nickerson; and his sister, Janis Federowicz.
In addition to his parents, Jason was preceded in death by his brothers, Joel Nickerson and Jeff Nickerson.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Union County, 700 W. Roosevelt Blvd., Monroe, NC 28110.
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