Mr. Robert Joseph “ Bobby Joe”, 82, of Columbia, Tenn., formerly of Calhoun, GA died December 2, 2012. Veteran of the U.S. Army and served during the Korean Conflict. He achieved the Silver Star for Valor. Preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Doris Jeanette Webb Nicholson. Survived by sons, Robert (Dana) Nicholson of Centerville, Tenn., Curtis (Dori) Nicholson of Franklin, Tenn. and Christopher Nicholson of Franklin, Tenn.; 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be conducted 3 p.m. Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home, Calvin Lunn officiating. Burial will follow in Williamson Memorial Gardens. Family and Friends will serve as pallbearers.

Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org. Visitation will be 1-3 p.m. Wednesday at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home, 615-794-2289 or online at www.williamsonmemorial.com.