CAPTAIN JOSHUA M. NICHOLSONCaptain Joshua M. Nicholson, age 34, of Bethalto, Illinois, formerly of Desloge, passed away March 14, 2011.He was born September 13, 1976 in Farmington, Missouri.Joshua was a graduate of Utah Valley University and a commercial airline pilot for United Express Airlines.He was preceded by his father, Russell Nicholson and grandparents.Joshua is survived by his mother, Peggy (Haynes) Nicholson Thomas of Park Hills; brothers, Terry L. Crabdree Jr., Russell W. Nicholson Jr., Adam B. Nicholson (Joy); sisters, Kris L. Wilson (Rick), Tammy L. Bader (Chris); grandmother, Thelma Haynes; girlfriend, Amie Reckert; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of loving friends.Visitation will be 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Friday (March 18, 2011) at C. Z. Boyer & Son Funeral Home in Desloge.Services are Friday at 2:00 PM at the C. Z. Boyer & Son Chapel with Rev. Jim Latham officiating. Interment will be in Chestnut Ridge Cemetery.Donations may be made to the family in care of Boyer Funeral Home.Service ScheduleVisitation:Date:Friday March 18, 2011Time:10:00 AM to 2:00 PMVisitation Location:C. Z. Boyer & Son Funeral Home*Desloge MO Service:Date:Friday March 18, 2011Time:2:00 PMService Location:C. Z. Boyer & Son Chapel*Desloge