Isham Gordon “I.G.” Nichols, Jr., 85, of Atmore, died Sunday, July 14, 2019, in Mobile.
Mr. Nichols was born May 14, 1934, to Isham Gordon, Sr. and Velma Nichols in Burnt Corn, Ala. A member of First Baptist Church of Atmore, he had attended Auburn (A.P.I) and was owner and operator of Nichols Department Store for many years, where he retired from. He served as a councilman with the City of Atmore and was a past president of the Atmore Jaycees.
The funeral was held at 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 16, at Patterson Chapel at First Baptist Church of Atmore with Rev. Kevin L. Garrett officiating. Burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery with Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home directing.
Mr. Nichols is survived by one son, Randell “Randy” G. (Melissa) Nichols, Sr. of Atmore; one daughter, Scarlet Nichols (Greg) Strom of Monroeville; and four grandchildren.
Mr. Nichols was preceded in death by his parents.
