Eddie Nichols

Eddie Nichols, age 56, Russellville, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2014 during the evening service at Rockwood Baptist Church. Eddie was first a Christian, then a loving husband, and a cool father. Love of his family was second only to that of his love for Jesus Christ. He was a deacon at Rockwood Baptist Church and was very involved in church, especially with the children. Eddie worked for many years at VF Corporation (H.D. Lee) and was currently working at St. Gobain ? Adforce in the shipping department. He was a devoted Notre Dame fan. Eddie lived his testimony all his life, setting a Christian example, never saying anything bad about anyone, and always willing to lend a helping hand. He was loved by all who knew him and will be missed by everyone. The visitation will be 6:00 ? 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 02, 2014 at Spry Memorial Chapel. The family would like to invite you to join them in the life celebration service of Eddie Nichols at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 03, 2014 at Spry Memorial Chapel. Speaking at the service will be Bro. Jerry Hester, Bro. Gerald Borden, Bro. Chris Green, and his daughter, Mary Beth. Burial will follow at Franklin Memory Gardens. He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Jean Nichols; grandparents, Brock & Mary Anne Nichols, aunts, Frances Nichols, Rena Sue Whitaker; father-in-law, Gunnie Welch; and cousin, Pamela Russell. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 36 years, Helen Welch Nichols; daughters, Brandi Nichols (Ray), Mary Beth Nichols; beloved fur baby, Tucker; mother-in-law, Becky Welch; special family, Sandra, Neal, Chris, Randy, and Skipper Nichols, Marshall (Popsie) & Kathy Nichols, Annie Mae & J.W. Nicholson, Karen, Steven, & Danny Nicholson; and numerous nieces & nephews. The pallbearers will be Chris Nichols, Skip Nichols, Randy Nichols, Phil Andrews, Joe Keeton, Doyle Taylor, Jonathan King, and Steve McGlaughn. Honorary pallbearers will be Eddie?s co-workers at St. Gobain ? Adforce. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the friends at Rockwood Baptist Church, the 1st responders and the staff of the Russellville Hospital ER and the many friends and family who was at the hospital with them. Spry Memorial Chapel assisted the family.

Eddie Nichols

April 14, 1958 - November 30, 2014

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