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Isham Gordon “I.G.” Nichols Jr., 85 of Atmore, passed away on Sun., July 14, 2019, in Mobile.

He was born in Burnt Corn on May 14, 1934 to the late Isham Gordon Nichols Sr. and Velma Johnson Nichols.

He attended Auburn University (A.P.I) and was a life long member of the First Baptist Church of Atmore. He owned and operated Nichols Department Store for many years before retiring.

He had served as a councilman with the city of Amore and was a past president of the Atmore Jaycees.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Joyce C. Nichols; and a sister Frances Nichols Black.

He is survived by his children, Randell “Randy” G. Nichols Sr. and his wife, Melissa of Atmore, Scarlet Nichols Strom and husband, Greg of Monroeville; four grandchildren, Sterling Strom (Cory) Carter, Randell Gordon Nichols Jr., Ann Walton Nichols and Anna Catherine Strom.

Funeral services were held on July 16, 2019 at the Patterson Chapel at First Baptist Church of Atmore with Rev. Kevin L. Garrett officiating. Burial followed in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Visitation will be held July 16, 2019 at the Patterson Chapel at First Baptist Church of Atmore.