Obituaries:  S. W. "Nick" Nichols, Sabine Parish       N-242
Source:  Sabine Index, Many, La., Oct 11, 1979
Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck
              carlrad@earthlink.net




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S. W. "Nick" Nichols (Photo)

  S. W. "Nick" Nichols, a well respected Many businessman, was
claimed by death at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 9, in Shreveport. His
death followed a lengthy illness.

  Born in Fisher on August 7, 1920, Shelton Woodrow Nichols was
the son of Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Nichols.

  He was educated in Fisher and Many schools. Mr. Nichols, who
received a degree in education, graduated from Northwestern State
University in Natchitoches.

  He taught history, and coached basketball in Florien for several
years, before opening his clothing store, K and W, on San Antonio
Ave. in 1963. He remained active in the business until his
untimely death.

  Over the years, Mr. Nichols was active with the Little League He
was a member of the VFW Post ?, the Sabine Parish Chamber of
Commerce, and the Calvary Baptist Church.

  He was preceded in death by his wife, Leatrice Blackwell Nichols
in 1974.

  Survivors include one son, Mike Nichols of Many; one daughter,
Jan Booker of Shreveport; two granddaughters, Alisha Booker, and
Nicole Booker, both of Shreveport; one brother, Elston Nichols of
Westland, Michigan; and one sister, Buna Byles of Many.

  Funeral services will be held today (Thursday) at 11 a.m., in
the Calvary Baptist Church. Officiating at the services will be
the Rev. Wayne Reeves, and the Rev. David Chapman, church pastor.
Burial will be in the Many Cemetery, under the direction of the
Warren Meadows Funeral Home.

  Pallbearers will be Leslie Lites, Buddy Dees, Benny McNeely, Joe
Luster, Jack Jordan, Gerald Malley, Dr. N. U. Booker, and Hoyt
Hughes.