Gary Lee Nichols
Gary L. Nichols, 80, of Flushing, died Tuesday, July 8,2025 in WVU Wheeling Hospital. He was born in Canton, Ohio, on
November 4, 1944, a son of the late Woodrow Lee Nichols and Geneva Brokaw Nichols.
Gary was a graduate of Flushing High School and Ohio University. After graduation he began teaching and coaching at
Barnesville High School until 1978. "Mr. Nick" taught Social Studies at Flushing Elementary and later at Union Local Middle School.
Most remember :"Coach Nick" as a Junior High basketball coach, varsity football coach and Flushing little league coach. He also
was an avid golfer. Gary enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports and getting updates on his son's coaching career,
Gary was a member of the Flushing Methodist Church and attended the Flushing Christian Church. He was also a member of
the Flushing Senior Center.
Preceding him in death was the love of his life, his wife Sharon K. (Cordner) Nichols as well as his parents Lee and Geneva Nichols and his
parents in law, Harry and Sis Cordner. Surviving are his son, Jeffrey (Kisha) Nichols, Bowling Green; his daughter, Wendy (Shelby) Alexander,
Flushing; six Grandchildren; Kaylee (Josh) Loy, Kari Alexander, Ian Alexander, Devon Alexander, all of Flushing; Lexie Hart-Nichols and Ally Hart-
Nichols of Bowling Green; two Great Grandchildren: Amelia and Olivia Loy.
Friends will be received at Warren Funeral Home, Flushing on Thursday, July 10, from 11:00 am until 8:00 pm where services will be held
Friday, July 11, 2025 at 12:00pm with Rev. Larry Jackson officiating. Burial will follow in Rock Hill Cemetery, Flushing. Condolences can be left
through the Guestbook tab on Gary's obituary at www.warrenfuneralhome.net.
Memorial donations can be made to Union Local Football Moms, Box 275, Morristown, Ohio, 43759, or to Union Local Touchdown Club,
41087 B and S Road, Belmont, Ohio, 43718.
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