Alvis Ray "Bo Nick" Nicklas

Funeral services for Alvis Ray Nicklas will be held at Union Grove Baptist Church in Lillie, LA, on Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. , with his nephew, Rev. Ronnie Lowery officiating. Interment will follow in Union Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Monday, August 16, 21010 at Hill Crest Funeral Home

in Haughton, LA.

Alvis was born March 28, 1938, in O'Brien,TX and moved to Lillie, LA at the age of five where he grew up hunting and fishing with his Uncle Minor Nicklas in the Little Corney Bottom. He entered into rest August 13, 2010, in Shreveport, LA after a lengthy illness. He was retired from Lucent Technologies,Inc. after forty-two years of service.

He was preceded in death by his parents,Joseph Wilson Nicklas and Irene Shannon Nicklas, sisters Vivian Farrar, Nadine Summerfield, and brother Melvin Nicklas.

Survivors include his loving wife of forty-six years Joyce Hall Nicklas, one daughter, Laura Nicklas and one son, Joseph Nicklas, both of Shreveport, LA, one sister Linda Thompson and husband H.W. Thompson of Junction City, LA; two sisters-in-law, Barbara Lowery of Crossett,AR; and Linda Jones and husband Don of Indian Harbour Beach, FL; numerous nephews and nieces, and a dear family friend, Shirley Winderweedle of Waskom,TX.

In the words of Aldo Leopold "there are some who can live without wild things and some who cannot." Alvis was one who could not. He loved nature, wildlife and the outdoors. He was the happiest when he was in his garden. He was an avid fan of the New Orleans Saints and of all LSU athletics. He was a diligent worker both at his job and at home.

He was aloving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend. He will be greatly missed.

Pallbearers will be Tim Roope, Walt Thompson, Rod Brantley, Jared Brantley, Gene Barron, and Bruce Barron.

The family extends heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Bob Massingil, Cheryl and Diantha for their care and concern. Your kindness will always be remembered.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Union Grove Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 23, Lillie, LA; 71256.

"Rest is thine, sweet memory ours

Good night, dear daddy, good night!"

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Hill Crest Funeral Home

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