William Richard Nilsen

Franklin, NC - William Richard Nilsen, age 69, of Franklin, NC, and Melbourne, FL, passed away Monday, June29, 2009 in a local hospital. He was a native of Bronx, NY, the son of the late Hans and Christina Rich Nilsen. He was a retired Deputy Sherrif in Brevard County, FL, and a US Airforce Veteran. He attended Grace Bible Church in Mountain City, GA.

He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Carol Suzanne "Suzie" Roberts Nilsen, two daughters, Christina Davidson and her husband Kelly of Clearfield, Utah and Tracey LaGrange and her husband Michael of Hiedelberg, Germany; two sons, Michael Nilsen of Jacksonville, FL and Thomas Volk and his wife Ulku of Turkey; grandchildren, Aaron Harms, Kalin Sleeper, Whitney Chaney and Lindsey Nilsen; four great-grandchildren also survive.

Memorial services will be held at later date.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or to MDS, PO Box 1648, Franklin, NC 28734.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.