Leon "Coach" Nichols passed on November 5, 2026, at the age of 96, having been born on April 27, 1930. Leon is survived by his daughters, Donna Kelly and Betty Barker (Andi);6 grandchildren, Jason Densmore, Buddy Bonk, Pam Nichols Hopkins, Steve Killette, Stephanie Strickland, and Joshua Sanderson; cousin, Debbie Waters Nichols; niece, Kathy Waters (Wayne); a host of nieces and nephews; 9 great-grandchildren.
Leon is preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Nichols; sons, David Nichols and Bobby Barker; infants, Jerry and Sherry Nichols; mother, Vera Faulk; grandson, Mickey Hogeland.
Leon coached baseball, basketball, football and softball at various parks in North Birmingham, Alabama.
A Visitation will be held on Saturday November 7, 2026 from 5:00-7:00 PM from the Chapel of Kilgroe Funeral Home in Leeds, Alabama. A Funeral Service will be held on Sunday November 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM from the funeral home. Burial will be at Sulphur Springs Cemetery in Trussville, Alabama.
