Willie Jack Nichols

Willie Jack Nichols, 85, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Mobile Infirmary. Born to William Jackson and Lucy Nichols on July 31, 1937, Mr. Willie later met and married Leavern Pugh. They were married for 51 years and raised their children in Clarke County. A dedicated member of Stave Creek Baptist Church, Mr. Willie was a Sunday School teacher who 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 license test. He was an Alabama State Trooper for 32 years and worked in the driver 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 grand 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:

Wife of 51 years: Leavern Pugh Nichols

Daughters: Alesia (David) Headley, Tracie (Scott) Jenkins

Seven grandchildren: Jordan Headley, Seth (Jordin) Headley, Abby (Mark) Tomasek, Keith Nichols, Leanna (Chris) Clements, Jacob Jenkins, Aaron Jenkins.

Six great-grandchildren: Harper Rose, Miaya, Asher, Everly, Eden, Anna Brian.

Daughter-in-law: Denise (Aaron) Carpenter

He was preceded in death by:

Parents: William Jackson Nichols and Lucy Hayes Nichols

Son: Brian Keith Nichols

Brothers: Kenneth Nichols, Thirston Nichols, Hollis Nichols

Sister: Maudine Littleton

A graveside Service will be held Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Memorial Gardens on Walker Springs Road in Jackson, Alabama. Bro. Mike Ballard will officiate. Special speaker will be Pastor Wesley Hicks. St. Stephens Funeral Home will direct.

Pallbearers will be: Seth Headley, Jordan Headley, Mark Tomasek, Trey Wade, David Sheffield, Troy Pugh.

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