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Douglas Nichols Obituary
Nichols, Sr.
1942-2015
Douglas M. Nichols, Sr., 73, of Pensacola, FL Born at Ft. Barrancas passed away October 30, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. He retired from the United States Army with over 20 years of service to his country. He was a Staff Sergeant with the 101st Airborn Division in Fort Campbell, KY where he served several tours during the Vietnam Conflict as a Crew Chief and Door Gunner on his beloved UH-1 Helicopter.
He also worked for Monsanto for 17 years. He was a devoted member of St. Luke United Methodist Church. He was a honored veteran and very proud of his families military heritage. He was also an avid FSU fan.
He was a private man who loved his family, Country and God.
Doulgas was preceded in death by his parents, Leon H. and Frances E. Nichols and brother, William L. Nichols.
He is survived by son, Douglas M. Nichols, Jr. (Lori); four grandchildren, Amber Dawson, Merissa Brylski, Eric Dawson, and Kelsy Nichols; one great-granddaughter, Braelyn Dawson; three siblings, Robert H. "Bob" Nichols (Anke), Frances Y. "Sandy" Jones (Randy), and Gary A. Nichols (Claudia); three uncles, William "Bill" Foxworth (Nancy), Larry Foxworth, and C.C. Clark and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
The graveside service will be Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at 1:15 pm at Barrancas National Cemetery. Pastor Larry Anderson will be officiating.
In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation in his name to the wounded warrior project
www.woundedwarriorproject.org
FAITH CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME SOUTH, 100 Beverly Parkway, Pensacola, FL is entrusted with the arrangements. You may express your condolences online at www.fcfhs.com
2 Timothy 4:7
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."
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Kathy and Edfie Barlow
November 5, 2015
Doug Jr., would have liked to get to talk with you while you were here. Your dad is always very dear to me. He brought us a beautiful red Poinsettia every Christmas (and always a great visit). In the year 2000, we added 3 more children to our home, and he began giving us a plant and a sweet Christmas card with a $100. He wanted to help with the he children so everyone would have plenty. He was always very thoughtful. My love a
nd prayers to you and your family.
Teresa Thruman
November 4, 2015
Sorry for the loss Doug. I went to visit our mom's yesterday at the cemetery and asked them both to watch over you during this hard time.
Carol Gallizioli
November 2, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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