Monroe Nichols Jr.

For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. --II Timothy 4:6-8

Mr. Monroe Nichols, Jr. was born on November 7, 1939 the first son of Monroe Nichols, Sr. and Virgie Bell Triggs-Nichols in Sinton, Texas. On the night of November 25, 2020, he was called to Glory by our Almighty God. He confessed a hope in Christ at Zion Fair Baptist Church in Sinton, Texas. He later joined St. Johns United Methodist Church in Houston, Texas where he was a faithful member.

Monroe met and married Ms. Della Louise Smith on July 4, 1961. To this union four children were born: Monroe Nichols III, Tyrone Allen Nichols, Nichelle Denise Nichols, and Nicole Anjanette Nichols. Through love and marriage, he gained another daughter Ramona Ann Curtis-Nichols. He is preceded in death by his son, Monroe Nichols III, His parents Monroe Nichols, Sr. and Virgie Nichols, his sister, Dorothy Williams, and his brother Floyd Nichols.

Monroe Nichols, Jr. was always his own man and adventurous, not afraid to look for what was on the other side of the mountain. He took his children on so many adventures. His adventurous spirit was his legacy to his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He faced the fears of life that sometimes cause adverse reactions, but he handled it all as a good man with steps ordered by God.

He attended Booker T. Washington from 1st – 10th grade and after integration he attended Sinton High School and was a member of the Class of 1957. While in school he lettered in four sports, football, basketball, track, and baseball. He was a member of the Spanish Club. He was the only African American athlete to be selected to the Pony League All-Star team where he was an outstanding athlete. In 2013 he was inducted into the Prairie View Interscholastic League Coaches Association (PVILCA) Hall of Fame as a PVIL-UIL “Bridging the Gap” Football Athlete. After high school he attended Del Mar Technical Institute in Corpus Christi, Texas and received his Automotive Mechanic Certification. He was a hardworking man whose work ethic was impeccable. After college he was employed by Curlee Chevrolet Dealership for four years before moving to Baytown to work for Gulf Oil Refinery which later became Chevron Oil Company. He retired from Chevron Oil Company after 37 years of service.

He enjoyed sports, including fishing! He enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren play football, basketball, and run track. He also loved watching the area high school football playoffs and championship games. He enjoyed traveling with his family and making sure everyone enjoyed themselves. He was a great cook and was known for his red beans and his seafood gumbo.

Loved ones who will cherish his memories are his children, Tyrone Allen Nichols, Nichelle Denise Nichols, and Nicole Anjanette Nichols; seven grandchildren, Monroe Nichols IV, Tyrone (Ashley) Milan Nichols , Tayler (Terrence) Rhae Nichols-Canton, Alyssa Tristen Nichols, Morgan Monroe Nichols, Evan Amon Nichols and Parker Monroe Nichols; Three great-grandchildren, Gavin Monroe Nichols, Dylan Alexander Nichols, and Zoe Christine Nichols; a daughter-in-law, Shelia Nichols, a sister-in-law Madeline Nichols and one brother: Billy (Joann) Nichols.