Charles Louis "Charlie" Nicholas

Charles Louis "Charlie" Nicholas obituary, Ball, LA

Charles Louis "Charlie" Nicholas

Charles Nicholas Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gallagher Funeral Home and Crematory - Ball on Sep. 7, 2023.

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Charles Louis Nicholas "Charlie", age 98 of Ball, Louisiana was called home to be with the Lord on September 2, 2023 at his home surrounded by loved ones. He is survived by his Loving Wife of 37 years, Willie Martinez; Stepson, Jerry Martinez (wife Sammye Martinez); Step Daughter, Adrie Martinez Everett; Step daughter, Maria Martinez; step daughter, Pam Martinez Gross (husband Jim Gross); 8 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Charles Served in the Army in WWII as a Flight Engineer and gunner on B17 Bomber and a retired Plumber. He will be greatly missed by all. Private services are to be held at a later date.

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