Mr. Nichols entered into rest at Noland Hospital in Montgomery, AL. He is survived by his son, Robert Nichols(Danie); sister, Betty Lou Trantham(Ray); grandchildren, Nikki Maddox(Blake), Jessica Nichols and Daniel Nichols; great grandchildren, Braeden Nichols and Ross Maddox; a host of nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Lelo Nichols; brothers, Avery Nichols, Sr., Roy Nichols, Freeman Nichols, Marlin Nichols & Hinton Nichols; sister, Polly Creel.