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Nick LATOUR Obituary
August 1, 1928 - February 28, 2011
Singer, actor and civil rights activist Nick LaTour died on Monday, Feb. 28 at his home in Los Angeles. He was 82.
LaTour's career spanned six decades as a singer and performer in films, theatre, commercials, on television and in concerts nightclubs. LaTour was born Edgar Daniel Nixon Jr., in 1928, named for his father, a leader in the civil rights movement in Montgomery, Alabama who posted bail for imprisoned civil rights icon, Rosa Parks. Mrs. Parks was Edgar Daniel's Nixon Sr. secretary for the NAACP chapter in Montgomery Al.
In 1948, a young Edgar assumed a stage name Nick LaTour and moved to New York to pursue a career in the entertainment industry and moved to Los Angeles, CA. in 1976.
Memorial service will be held at 600 W. Queen Street, Inglewood, CA. 90301, 1:00 p.m. by The Rev. Della Reese Lett. In lieu of flowers please send tax deductible donation to:
E.D. Nixon Foundation,
P.O. Box 250676,
Montgomery AL. 36125.
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Memories and Condolences
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Al & Brenda McQueen
August 25, 2021
We´ll never forget the fun times in L.A. and Montgomery. So thankful for getting to know you and the words of wisdom & encouragement you gave our sons. Missing you my friend.
March 3, 2021
Meet me with your red draws on! Think of you often fellow Leo.
Diann Lewis Turner
April 2, 2011
To the family of E.D. Nixon, Jr (Nick LaTour), my prayers are with you. I'll always remember the day I met him in Montgomery, Alabama at E.D. Nixon Elementary School, for their Black History Program. My son, who is the principal, asked him to sing, and he blessed us with his melodious voice in singing, "Precious Lord". The pictures of us taken together, will be a constant reminder of the day my life was changed by meeting someone of his caliber. I'll never forget Mr. Nick LaTour. God Bless and keep you.
Gloria Taylor
March 20, 2011
To the family of Edgar aka Nick,
I remember going to his home on his birthday several years ago and bringing some cassette tapes from the Old School era and playing them at his birthday party with Michael P.He was truly a great actor, fellow Thespian, and a wonderful person to know.
Jackye Nixon
March 17, 2011
Cousin, I will sorely miss you...my friend, my running dawg, my partner...what a time we have had...thank you. I will surely miss the stories...no one could tell a story better. Loving you is easy. Bye babe...*cyber hugz*
Ursaline Bryant
March 14, 2011
To The Memory of A Dear Friend,
Your wonderful spirit will remain in my mind and in my heart. Peace And Always Love.
Dr. John H. Anderson
March 12, 2011
May Bless this Family.
Candy Brown
March 11, 2011
My dear dear Leo Brother....you your light shone brightly and you graciously let me bask in it. See you on the other side. Peace.
Sandra Pleasure
March 10, 2011
Nick, you will surely be missed. I will espeacially miss all the songs you sang at the parties, lol.
Love Always
Sandra Pleasure
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