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Brian Nichol Obituary
Brian was born in Garden City on July 1, 1964, the son of Donald and Doris (Grover) Nichol. He married Mary Jo Flees on May 31, 2002, in Traverse City.
Brian is survived by his wife of six years, Mary Jo Nichol of Manton; his daughter, Jessica Nichol of Traverse City; step-daughter, Tabetha Dauthrich of Manton; step-sons, Roy Franklin and Joe Franklin, both of Mesick; his parents, Don and Doris Nichol of Mesick; five sisters, Evelyn (William) Numerick, Amy (Bruce) Bartz, Tina (Michael) Fisher, Mary Ann Nichol, and Kimberly (Todd) Cook; two brothers, Donald Nichol Jr. and Jeff Nichol; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Tracy Nichol and Harry Nichol.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 7, at the First Church of the Nazarene, 1023 S. Division, Traverse City, with Rev. Richard Rice officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mary Jo Nichol, 3490 N. 47 Road, Manton MI 49663.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Covell Funeral Home, Traverse City.
This obituary was originally published in the Record-Eagle.
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Matt and Linda Pederson
April 2, 2008
So sorry to here of your loss. How difficult this must be on Ma Nichol. Our prayers are with you and the others. So sorry we did not see this sooner or we would have come to the funeral. Sending our Love
Darlene Miller
March 12, 2008
Brian was a very kind man. I worked w/him at Lear and we had many conversations on the line. I believe he is in heaven playing beautiful music he loved so much. My prayers go to all of Brian's family. May God give you His comfort and strength.
Kathy Burbank
March 10, 2008
Sorry for your loss, I knew Brian for many years at Sam's Club, he was always a very caring man,he would do anything for you no matter how he felt, I am sure he is singing with the Angels right now, Brian you will be missed by all.
Shelly Walter
March 10, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
I worked with Matt, at total, and we were buddies..i knew lots of his family...
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George Arrington
March 9, 2008
I worked with Brian at AAR for the last few years. We were becoming close friends. He was very caring and giving man to my family and I. He is sadly missed. May God bless you and comfort you in His love. You and your family are in our prayers.
tanya and matt fasel
March 7, 2008
sorry for your loss.i worked with brian at sams club a long time.he will be missed.he did karoke also.
Karl & Amy Kitchen
March 6, 2008
Brian was the DJ at our wedding reception. He will be missed. Our condolences to his family and friends.
Terry Micham
March 6, 2008
I worked with Brian for several years at Sam's Club.
He was a very caring man, always willing to help others. He always tried to be cheerful, evan when feeling very ill.
He will be missed by everyone who knew him.
Penny Doan
March 5, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Cindy Peffer
March 5, 2008
We will miss Brian at AAR. He was a very nice person, big heart and a excellent worker. I am sorry for your loss.
Sandy Barraw
March 5, 2008
sorry for your loss.I met brian at sams club.He was a very kind and loving person.
Kay Otto
March 4, 2008
I have known Brian for a long time. I worked with him at Lear and then again at Sam's Club. He has always been a kind and friendly man that will be missed by everyone that knew him. He would always say hello to you or goodbye if you were leaving for the day and that was even when we knew that he wasn't feeling well. He had many friends that cared about him and would do anything to help him out. If anyone needs anything or just needs to talk I am always here. May God bless all of you.
Lee Clark(sykes)
March 4, 2008
i am so sorry to see that Brian has passed away. i just saw him at sams club. i used to live in tradewinds when we were younger and hung out with kim all the time.
April & Arnie Nowland and Family
March 4, 2008
We are very sorry for your loss.
Sarah Homan
March 4, 2008
I worked with Brian at Sams for the last couple of years. He was a wonderful person, friend, and a hard worker. My condolences to the family.
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