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Willie Jack Nichols


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Willie Jack Nichols, 85, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Mobile Infirmary. He was the son of William Jackson Nichols and Lucy Hayes Nichols, born July 31, 1937. Mr. Willie met and married Leavern Pugh. They were married for 51 years, raising their children in Clarke County. A dedicated member of Stave Creek Baptist Church, Mr. Willie was a Sunday School teacher and loved to read his Bible. He also sang tenor with the Tidesmen Quartet for many years.

Many in Clarke and Washington County will remember him as the one who gave them their driver’s license test. He was an Alabama State Trooper for 32 years and worked in the driver’s license division in Chatom for 30 of those years. His son Brian followed him into the Trooper service, but tragically lost his life in an accident.

Known as a meek, mild-mannered man, Mr. Willie enjoyed working in his garden and with his fruit trees. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who called him Pawpaw, and watching Alabama football. He will be missed by his family and his many friends.

Mr. Nichols is survived by his wife of 51 years, Leavern Pugh Nichols; daughters, Alesia (David) Headley and Tracie (Scott) Jenkins; seven grandchildren, Jordan Headley, Seth (Jordin) Headley, Abby (Mark) Tomasek, Keith Nichols, Leanna (Chris) Clements, Jacob Jenkins and Aaron Jenkins; six great-grandchildren, Harper Rose, Miaya, Asher, Everly, Eden and Anna Brian; and daughter-in-law, Denise (Aaron) Carpenter.

Preceding him in death were his parents; son, Brian Keith Nichols; brothers, Kenneth Nichols, Thirston Nichols and Hollis Nichols; and sister, Maudine Littleton.

A graveside service was held Tuesday, March 14, 11 a.m., at Trinity Memorial Gardens on Walker Springs Road in Jackson, Alabama. Bro. Mike Ballard officiated. Special speaker was Pastor Wesley Hicks. St. Stephens Funeral Home directed.

Pallbearers were Seth Headley, Jordan Headley, Mark Tomasek, Trey Wade, David Sheffield and Troy Pugh.

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