Norvil J. Nichols

Lansing, MI

On July 7, 2010 God’s Eternal Wisdom sealed the lips of Norvil Joseph Nichols. A lifelong resident of Lansing, Michigan, he was the second of four children born to Harold and Madeline Nichols. “Sandy” or Nick as he was affectionately known loved sports including basketball and baseball, but especially football. While attending J. W. Sexton High School in 1947 Sandy was one of the first black quarterbacks. Later Norvil began coaching basketball at the Lincoln Center. Immediately after high school, he began working for General Motors where he retired from after 40 years.

Norvil is preceded in death by his parents, Harold Nichols, Madeline (Lucas) Nichols, Percy Washington; brother Charles; sister Haroldine “Deannie” Nichols; son Paul Roy Nichols; and wife Joyce Nichols. He leaves to cherish his memory daughters Debra K. Nichols of Los Angeles, CA, Sandra Ann & Phyllis of Flint, MI, Nadme of Atlanta, GA; sons Ricky of Flint, MI, Michael of Oakland, CA; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Monday, July 12, 2010 at the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home, 900 E. Michigan Avenue, Lansing, MI. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent at www.gorslineruncimanlansing.com. The family of Norvill Nichols sincerely appreciates the love and kindness expressed during this time of sorrow.