Ouachita County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....NICHOLS, PERCY WILLARD October 5, 2016
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News Star World - October 07, 2016
PERCY WILLARD NICHOLS

Graveside Services for Percy Willard Nichols, 96, of West Monroe, LA were 
held at 2:30 P.M., Friday, October 7, 2016 at Hasley Cemetery in West 
Monroe, LA with Dr. Jim Wolfe and Rev. Calton Yeager officiating. The family 
received visitors Friday, October 7th from 12-2 P.M. at Mulhearn Funeral 
Home in West Monroe.

Percy was born November 2, 1919 in the Vixen Community of Caldwell Parish 
and peacefully passed from this life on October 5, 2016 in West Monroe, LA. 
Percy was preceded in death by his parents, Dave Nichols and Lamora Morris 
Nichols; his son, Jack David Nichols; siblings, Ernie Nichols Willis, Hilton 
Nichols, Tommie Nichols, and Wilson Nichols.

Left to cherish his memory is the love of his life and wife of 74 years, 
Lois Rush Nichols; daughter, Kay Carter and husband Glen; son, John Nichols 
and wife Karen; grandchildren, Lori Carter Rogers, Kandi Carter Talbert, 
Chris Carter, Jennifer Nichols Pesnell, Meghan Nichols and their spouses; 
and 7 great grandchildren.

Percy loved his family, his church and his community. He served his country 
in the United States Navy during WWII. He was a founding Board Member of the 
West Monroe Chamber of Commerce and served on the Ouachita Parish Police 
Jury. Percy founded M-N Utilities in 1976 and worked as its President and 
Chairman of the Board until his retirement. Percy was a 32nd Degree Mason 
and a Deacon at Trinity Baptist Church, Bethel Baptist Church and Ridge 
Avenue Baptist Church. Percy was a lifetime lover of dogs and had several 
special canine companions over the years.

Memorials may be made to PAWS of Northeast Louisiana's Rescue Program, PO 
Box 15432, West Monroe, LA 71207 or Ridge Avenue Baptist Church, 1009 Ridge 
Ave, West Monroe, LA 71291.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to staff at The 
Cottages of Savannah Grand and Louisiana Hospice and Palliative Care.

Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

Mulhearn Funeral Home

West Monroe, LA 

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