Nicholas McCullough Funeral, Burial, & Expenses
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My name is Bobby and I’m the father of Nicholas’ only sister Nicole. I’m seeking donations for this sudden, tragic, & unjustified passing of sweet autistic Nicholas Joseph McCullough. Please consider donating whatever amount you feel comfortable with to aid in funeral, burial, long term trauma counseling, extended time off work, and legal council. Jessica, (Nicholas’ mother) will be spending her time between grieving & fighting to bring forth justice for such an unmerited, horrific event, taking an amazing autistic compassionate young adult.
Robbed of life, immediate accountability is being called forth. Jessica (Nick’s mom) along with my daughter, Nicole, have quite the journey ahead. Anticipating a grueling process between grieving & battling through court seeking justice for this horrific act that NEVER should’ve robbed this sweet compassionate unsuspecting soul from his loving mother & sister.
Let’s get personal: Jessica is my ex from decades ago, however, she’s been an incredible mother, leading by example, and raised two wonderful, Jesus loving, young adults. Nicholas and Nicole grew up incredibly healthy, happy, and extremely close to her. As you can imagine, this is devastating.
Although Nicholas is not my son, I was heavily vested in his life. He was my always my ‘buddy’ & his sister’s best friend with Jessica being his super hero. Personally, I’m enraged regarding this beautiful soul cut short, but I believe in the justice system, and I believe it works. Please pray for Jessica and Nicole to find immediate relief from such deep grief and continual comfort & protection for the road ahead. This will require heavenly endurance and massive strength. I have no words, so I’m trusting God to be God. Please let’s rally and support around Jessica and Nicole, these girls really need it.
Bless you sincerely for your donation towards this horrific tragedy. Jesus’ light pierces the darkest of nights. We trust Him.
WE LOVE YOU NICK!!! STANDING THE WALL!!! WE GOT YOU!!!
Nicholas’ Obituary:
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Angelic Son
Heavenly Brother
Blessing to Everyone
Nicholas Joseph McCullough (Nick)
Sunrise: 2/11/98
Sunset: 3/11/23
Age: 25
Manner of Death: Tragic
Education: Green Hope High School - Cary, North Carolina c/o 2017
Profession: Assistant Sales Manager
Relationship: Single, never married, no children
Hobbies: Basketball, Video Games, Humane Society, Church
Immediate Surviving Family: Jessica Jean Drown (Mother), Nicole Jean Thompson (sister), Gary Michael Felker Jr. - AKA ‘Mike’ Felker (Father), Robert Anthony Porterfield - AKA ‘Bobby’ (Stepfather), Rachael Brackett Shaffer (Stepmother), Kylo (Nicholas’ Beloved Cat) Hancock Family - Brian, Kristina, Brittany, Kassondra (Kassi), Mark Drown (Uncle), Vladimir Drown (Cousin), Vaughn Family - Eric, Cory, Ryan, Rachael, Breanna, Meister Family - Harold, Eileen & many other extended family members
Predeceased Family: Matthew Vaughn (Maternal Grandfather) Cheryl Ann Vaughn (Maternal Grandmother) ‘Bella (Loving Family Chihuahua)
Event: Funeral Saturday 3/25/23
North Brevard Funeral Home, Titusville, FL
In honor of Nicholas, it is requested for guests to wear casual colorful clothing. Traditional dress is also acceptable. Come as you are!
Nicholas, absolute most loving, caring, and compassionate soul that one could ever meet. Although Nick faced adversity from the start (Asperger‘s autism), he was an overcomer and a true walking testimony of the goodness & grace of our God. Nicholas lived a joyous loving life with his very best friend and sister, Nicole Thompson, along with his deepest admiration and closest love, his mother Jessica Drown, & father Mike Felker.
Nicholas enjoyed everything from basketball to video games, to worshiping Jesus at church, mixed with years of volunteering at the local Humane Society. However, nothing was more important than quality time with his mother and sister, always the tight trio. Constantly, compassionate to his soul … is who Nicholas truly was. He will be incredibly missed. Nicholas adored his cat Kylo so deeply, that it was (surprisingly) his first (& only) tattoo on his body..
True story: Nick & ‘Cole (sister), thinking it was so ‘awesome and funny’, sent a ‘random’ video to mom while working ‘slammed’ at a volume automotive dealership. Video showed Nicole, ‘laughing hysterically’ while Nick is ‘proudly’ showing off his new ‘arm tattoo’ with large script letters spelling, ‘Kylo’ (Nick’s cat). Laughter was a nonstop theme in the household, however, this time they’d pushed it. Everyone survived Nick’s first tattoo experience, but quite the spectacle it was! Nick was always so proud of being Kylo’s Dad.
Nicole was named after her big brother Nicholas because it was known from the beginning, he would be the one to always hold close and protect her in life and he did exactly that. Nick now has only transitioned from ‘earthly protection’ to ‘heavenly protection’, but he is still here obedient to the position that he so cherished. It’s been described that the three of them had a closeness and admiration of each other that can only be described as something truly of the heavenly realm.
The Bible teaches us, to be absent in flesh is to be present with Christ. Nicholas is early, but he is home & his soul celebrating in eternal paradise with our Father.
Our beautiful sweet Nicholas, Nicole and I love you further than the oceans, deeper than the sea. There’s no words to truly describe the love of siblings or the love of a parent and their child; such a beautiful, precious blessing, unmerited, by God’s grace, goodness, & mercy alone. The three of us with our souls so closely intertwined together - a permanent unbreakable bond with Christ as the glue has been the greatest gift of all.
We feel your presence so strongly and enjoy your nightly random visits... keep them coming son, our beautiful angel.
Across the skies, into eternity you fly … enjoy the ride kiddo! We love you forever, into eternity. - Mom & ‘Cole
"For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16
My name is Bobby and I’m the father of Nicholas’ only sister Nicole. I’m seeking donations for this sudden, tragic, & unjustified passing of sweet autistic Nicholas Joseph McCullough. Please consider donating whatever amount you feel comfortable with to aid in funeral, burial, long term trauma counseling, extended time off work, and legal council. Jessica, (Nicholas’ mother) will be spending her time between grieving & fighting to bring forth justice for such an unmerited, horrific event, taking an amazing autistic compassionate young adult.
Robbed of life, immediate accountability is being called forth. Jessica (Nick’s mom) along with my daughter, Nicole, have quite the journey ahead. Anticipating a grueling process between grieving & battling through court seeking justice for this horrific act that NEVER should’ve robbed this sweet compassionate unsuspecting soul from his loving mother & sister.
Let’s get personal: Jessica is my ex from decades ago, however, she’s been an incredible mother, leading by example, and raised two wonderful, Jesus loving, young adults. Nicholas and Nicole grew up incredibly healthy, happy, and extremely close to her. As you can imagine, this is devastating.
Although Nicholas is not my son, I was heavily vested in his life. He was my always my ‘buddy’ & his sister’s best friend with Jessica being his super hero. Personally, I’m enraged regarding this beautiful soul cut short, but I believe in the justice system, and I believe it works. Please pray for Jessica and Nicole to find immediate relief from such deep grief and continual comfort & protection for the road ahead. This will require heavenly endurance and massive strength. I have no words, so I’m trusting God to be God. Please let’s rally and support around Jessica and Nicole, these girls really need it.
Bless you sincerely for your donation towards this horrific tragedy. Jesus’ light pierces the darkest of nights. We trust Him.
WE LOVE YOU NICK!!! STANDING THE WALL!!! WE GOT YOU!!!
Nicholas’ Obituary:
————————————————————
Angelic Son
Heavenly Brother
Blessing to Everyone
Nicholas Joseph McCullough (Nick)
Sunrise: 2/11/98
Sunset: 3/11/23
Age: 25
Manner of Death: Tragic
Education: Green Hope High School - Cary, North Carolina c/o 2017
Profession: Assistant Sales Manager
Relationship: Single, never married, no children
Hobbies: Basketball, Video Games, Humane Society, Church
Immediate Surviving Family: Jessica Jean Drown (Mother), Nicole Jean Thompson (sister), Gary Michael Felker Jr. - AKA ‘Mike’ Felker (Father), Robert Anthony Porterfield - AKA ‘Bobby’ (Stepfather), Rachael Brackett Shaffer (Stepmother), Kylo (Nicholas’ Beloved Cat) Hancock Family - Brian, Kristina, Brittany, Kassondra (Kassi), Mark Drown (Uncle), Vladimir Drown (Cousin), Vaughn Family - Eric, Cory, Ryan, Rachael, Breanna, Meister Family - Harold, Eileen & many other extended family members
Predeceased Family: Matthew Vaughn (Maternal Grandfather) Cheryl Ann Vaughn (Maternal Grandmother) ‘Bella (Loving Family Chihuahua)
Event: Funeral Saturday 3/25/23
North Brevard Funeral Home, Titusville, FL
In honor of Nicholas, it is requested for guests to wear casual colorful clothing. Traditional dress is also acceptable. Come as you are!
Nicholas, absolute most loving, caring, and compassionate soul that one could ever meet. Although Nick faced adversity from the start (Asperger‘s autism), he was an overcomer and a true walking testimony of the goodness & grace of our God. Nicholas lived a joyous loving life with his very best friend and sister, Nicole Thompson, along with his deepest admiration and closest love, his mother Jessica Drown, & father Mike Felker.
Nicholas enjoyed everything from basketball to video games, to worshiping Jesus at church, mixed with years of volunteering at the local Humane Society. However, nothing was more important than quality time with his mother and sister, always the tight trio. Constantly, compassionate to his soul … is who Nicholas truly was. He will be incredibly missed. Nicholas adored his cat Kylo so deeply, that it was (surprisingly) his first (& only) tattoo on his body..
True story: Nick & ‘Cole (sister), thinking it was so ‘awesome and funny’, sent a ‘random’ video to mom while working ‘slammed’ at a volume automotive dealership. Video showed Nicole, ‘laughing hysterically’ while Nick is ‘proudly’ showing off his new ‘arm tattoo’ with large script letters spelling, ‘Kylo’ (Nick’s cat). Laughter was a nonstop theme in the household, however, this time they’d pushed it. Everyone survived Nick’s first tattoo experience, but quite the spectacle it was! Nick was always so proud of being Kylo’s Dad.
Nicole was named after her big brother Nicholas because it was known from the beginning, he would be the one to always hold close and protect her in life and he did exactly that. Nick now has only transitioned from ‘earthly protection’ to ‘heavenly protection’, but he is still here obedient to the position that he so cherished. It’s been described that the three of them had a closeness and admiration of each other that can only be described as something truly of the heavenly realm.
The Bible teaches us, to be absent in flesh is to be present with Christ. Nicholas is early, but he is home & his soul celebrating in eternal paradise with our Father.
Our beautiful sweet Nicholas, Nicole and I love you further than the oceans, deeper than the sea. There’s no words to truly describe the love of siblings or the love of a parent and their child; such a beautiful, precious blessing, unmerited, by God’s grace, goodness, & mercy alone. The three of us with our souls so closely intertwined together - a permanent unbreakable bond with Christ as the glue has been the greatest gift of all.
We feel your presence so strongly and enjoy your nightly random visits... keep them coming son, our beautiful angel.
Across the skies, into eternity you fly … enjoy the ride kiddo! We love you forever, into eternity. - Mom & ‘Cole
"For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16
Organizer and beneficiary
Robert Porterfield
Organizer
Titusville, FL
Jessica Drown
Beneficiary