Paul Robert Nickoloff

Paul Robert Nickoloff, 44, owner of Flex Residential Improvement company passed away on June 10 in Halls Tennessee. This Friday, June 16th, the family will receive friends from 3-4pm and the celebration of his life to follow will be held at Mynatt Funeral Home, 2829 Rennoc Road, Fountain City, Tennessee. a celebration of Paul’s life will follow. Paul was born in Summit New Jersey in 1973 is survived by father Dennis R. Nickoloff of Andersonville TN, mother Dawn Stearns of Westfield, NJ, brother Devin Nickoloff and his partner Kelsie Fons of San Francisco, CA, grandfather Robert Nickoloff of Mill Valley, CA, grandmother Joeline Stearns of Westfield, NJ, his partner of 10 years Melanie Byrge of Halls, TN and his NJ family, uncle Donald P. Stearns, uncle Dale and Aunt Mary Joe Stearns, cousins Robert and Brian Stearns, aunt Diane and uncle Jim Kontra, cousins John, Andrew and Jake Kontra, aunt Dee and uncle Geoff Angelo, cousins Elizabeth and William Angelo, cousin Lindsay Stearns, cousin Gennifer and uncle Bobby Abrams cousin Xavier Abrams, uncle Mike Eckrich, cousin Cliff Eckrich, and a large extended family in Oregon, California, New Jersey, Michigan and Delaware. Paul was born in Summit NJ and lived in Summit and Springfield, NJ until the age of 8 when the family moved to San Rafael, California. Paul attended the mission school, St. Raphael the ArchAngel and was an altar server at St. Raphael’s Mission church. From a young age Paul flew across the country to visit grandparents in New Jersey and it was not uncommon for him to exit the plane last, always smiling and on his skateboard with a smiling stewardess in tow. He loved animals and brought our cat Pusser home while on his paper route, our cat Tigger soon followed when Paul convinced us she needed a home. Paul and his brother were great partners and friends. He taught Devin how to skateboard and was a great influence on his life. Devin credits Paul with his early love of movies and animation that influenced his career today. The two would often share movie ideas. Paul also loved the ocean. Our family spent many hours on Stinson Beach in Marin County. This led to his becoming an experienced offshore ocean kayaker. Paul moved with the family to Tennessee in 1992, and it was here, living on Norris lake that Paul expanded his love of boating and the outdoors. It was here that Paul discovered his love of carpentry and began the apprenticeship that would lead to his business today. Paul met Melanie 10 years ago and they have been together since. We can still hear Paul’s voice as he lit up a room talking about his latest project. Paul expressed love in all that he did. He was known for his great big bear hugs and telling you that he loved you. Always beautiful, smart and clever, Paul had candor and honesty that drew you to him. We love you Paul and it was our gift to have you for this short time on earth. May God hold you close as you join grandpop, granny, aunt Denise and aunt Kathy.