Johnny Talton Nicholson, also known as “Chip” or “Texas Johnny Dollar”, 64. Of Belton SC, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at his home.
Born on January 1, 1961, in Easley, SC, he was the son of Shelby J. Nicholson and the late Johnny B. Nicholson. Johnny was a pro wrestler for 38 years and was a member of the SCW, TNT, MRW, Texas Allstars and the APW. He was a plumber by trade and worked with Safety Industry Completion Fabric Company.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife: Martha Gail Nicholson; sons: Jacob Nicholson (Melanie) and Corey Wheeler (Kathryn); daughters: Megan Nix (Jamie), Jennifer Johnson (Jacob) and Crystal Brown; sisters: Janice Greenlee (Phillip) and Cynthia Tollison (Tom); 14 grandchildren; and 1 great grandchild with 1 on the way.
In addition to his father, he is predeceased by his brother: Duke Nicholson and a sister: Sandra Wood.
A funeral service will be held at 3pm on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Sosebee Mortuary South Chapel with Pastor Lee Willard officiating. Burial will follow at Belton City Cemetery.
Visitation will be held prior to the service at the Mortuary on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, from 2pm to 3pm.
The family will be at their respective homes.
The Sosebee Mortuary and Crematory South Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Kayla Beatty says
May 13, 2025 at 8:49 amRest in peace neighbor and friend you will be greatly missed
Teresa Cooper says
May 13, 2025 at 1:01 pmJohnny Dollar rest in peace! You will be greatly missed by many here on earth but I know a lot of wrestlers in Heaven who will be standing there waiting for you to walk through those gates. My husband will be one of them. You were a great guy in the ring & a special friend to all who knew you outside the ring. I will keep your wife in my prayers because I know without you here with her the emptiness is real but I also know we have a God who will comfort her & keep her safe until you two are together again!! Always a friend till the end! Give my hubby, Tommy Sawyer (aka :Joe Cooper) a big hug when you see him!