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Paul Nickell Obituary
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NICKELL, Paul exchanged his earth suit for his heavenly body @ 4:30 a.m. Monday, October 11, 2010 surrounded by his loving family. He fought a good fight, he kept the faith; now he has finished the race. The Peace of God filled the home as he reached out his hand to take hold of Jesus' hand. The family that was blessed to have him in their lives is Julia (Rice) Nickell, his loving wife of 61 years, who truly cared for him in sickness and in health, 3 children-Phebe from FL, Steve (Sharon) from GA, and Karen (Jim) Britton from Springfield. There are also 11 grandchildren who simply adored their grandpa, "Pappy", 25 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He left a great legacy to his family, Full Gospel Tabernacle (that he pastored for 46 years), and the city of Springfield. He was born June 11, 1930 to Joshua & Emmaline Nickell in Madison County, OH. Those on the other side that he is now rejoicing with are his parents & several siblings (Buell, Lena, Becky, and Esther.). The family will receive friends from 4 - 9 p.m. on Wednesday, 10/13/10 at RiverSong Church (Word of Faith Family Church), 3660 Springfield Jamestown Rd, Springfield, OH. A celebration of Paul's life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, 10/14/10, at RiverSong Church with Pastor Jim Britton, Pastor Thomas Beverly, and Buck McIntosh (Paul's dearest friend). Burial will follow at Vernon Asbury cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by JONES-KENNEY-ZECHMAN Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Full Gospel Tabernacle, 4791 Brannan Dr E, Springfield, OH 45502 or Community Mercy Hospice. He will be greatly missed by many; but those who know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior will be reunited with him again soon.
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Memories and Condolences
for Paul Nickell
Full Gospel Tabernacle
October 6, 2024
Thank you for your spiritual leadership and the love you showed me in the early years of my life. When I first became a Christian, you showed me great love and care. I love you, my Brother. Love, Bubba
Sandy Mckenzie
October 6, 2019
He is my uncle and a GREAT man of God...
Lavonne Arvin
December 31, 2017
Dear Sister Nickell, On December 31, 2017 I found out that Bro. Nickell had gone home to be with the Lord. On August 14 or 15, 1979 Bro. Nickell and you came to Richmond, KY to hold a revival at my Aunt Tommie's church on Estill Ave. I appreciate you and Bro. Nickell for obeying God and coming back and holding a revival. I received a born again experience in that revival, I will be one of those jewels in Bro. Nickell and your crowns when you get to heaven. I think of both of you often, two people that God used to make a difference in my life.
Love & Prayers,
Lavonne Arvin
Bubba GreenRiver
October 29, 2010
Dear Sister Julia,and family,
My heart is greatly sadened by the
passing of Paul Nickell. I'm deeply sorry
for your lose. He was a father to me,and
i feel like a part of me has gone with him. King David said about his son that
died;..."I shall go to him,but he shall
not return to me." Someday we shall all
go to be with the Lord,and we'll all be
together forever. I love you Sister
Nickell's and my prayers are with you
always; God bless you.
Sheryl (Bunny) Fields
October 20, 2010
Dear Sister Nickell, Karen, Jim, Phebe, and Steve,
I am so very sorry for the loss of Brother Nickell. It was with a heavy heart that I learned the news. Even though I haven’t seen any of you in many years, it feels like yesterday that I sat in the pews worshipping with all of you and listening to Brother Nickell preach. The messages he taught, his whole-hearted dedication to God, and the kindness of his spirit—I still carry with me today. Brother Nickell used to talk about preachers who “sugar-coat” the Word, and I always think of him whenever I hear many of today’s preachers who seem to do just that. I thank God for a pastor like Brother Nickell who rooted us and grounded us in the whole Word. Sister Nickell, you are dear to my heart and very much in my thoughts and prayers.
Heidi Huennerkopf
October 19, 2010
My grandparents (Leland and Evelyn Wade) had the highest respect or Pastor Nickell. He was a very nice man; I am so sorry for your loss and praying for your family!
October 17, 2010
From Mary McClain: Sister Julia so sorry to hear of Paul's passing and glad that he is rejoicing in heaven with George. We will all be rejoicing one day together again. You are in my prayers.
Tona Carter
October 15, 2010
A great man, thanks for being there for us , you will be missed.
Tona Carter & Family
Shirley (Beverly-Ramsey)
October 14, 2010
Sister Julia sorry to hear of your loss. One thing I remember very clear about Brother Paul he was not afraid of death. Dad and I was in Springfield around the first part of Sept. We would pass the church on Belmont and say we wish we could catch yall there. Its been years since I have seen you. After things slow down I would love to talk to you. Please give me a call 803-361-6065 or I am on FB under Shirley Ramsey. Our thoughts are with you and the family. Shirley and Jack Beverly
Shelly Scheerschmidt-Crossley
October 14, 2010
Karen, you are in my thoughts and prayers. What joy it is to know that he is in the presence of the God he worshiped and loved.
Barb and Doug
October 14, 2010
Paul was a kind man. My dad never cared for preachers very much, but he sure liked Paul. They clicked and Dad came to accept Christ shortly before his own death. Dad was better to have known him. We all were. Our love and thoughts are with you today.
RUBY CLOS
October 13, 2010
julie sorry for your loss i truly loved bro paul he was a true loving preacher who cared for his fellow man
Ruth Jenkins
October 13, 2010
My deepest sympathy to you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Sara Taylor
October 13, 2010
My deepest sympothy to all of the family. He was a great man of God and knowing he is with him now is were we find peace. Love to all the family.
INCENTA FCU
October 13, 2010
Julia & family,
May your many memories of Paul provide comfort in your time of grief. GOD Bless!
The girls at INCENTA FCU.
October 13, 2010
thank you paul and julia for keeping me straight in my teen years.i loved going to your church and so did mom.phebe and i would sing every saturday night for youth night.i loved spending my summers with you all. i still have pictures of me and phebe with curlers in our hair outisde the house in limecrest.even tho steve was always picking on me i still had a great time, ha ha. good ol steve.karen was so quiet and shy, but i know she's grown out of that having a church and all. those were great times listening to paul preach and julia playing the piano. i got saved at your church and will always remember the good times. love and prayers linda bowman
kevin miles
October 13, 2010
to julia i knew paul for awhile when i went to freedom road center church im sorry for your loss hope u feel better julia my grandpa died recenly and i know how it feels to lose somebody sorry i will pray for your family love youyr friend kevin miles ritas son love u hope u feel better love your friend kevin miles
Jenny McIntosh-Snow
October 13, 2010
To Julia, Karen, Steve, Phoebe- Our hearts are broken along with yours. Everytime he was at our house, even days he didn't feel good, he had us all laughing with his stories. He was an annointed man of God and a great friend to our family. We love & miss him very much.
Mary Perry
October 13, 2010
What a mighty man of God he was! Julia and Karen, my heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to you. God bless. Hugs.
Mitzi Daniels
October 12, 2010
I never knew Brother Paul up until almost 11 years ago when my husband and I got married. Brother Paul was the preacher that married us I never got to know him really well but what I did know of him he was a wonderful man an a great preacher an a great man of God. Sister Julia my thought and prayers are with you and your family. I will always remember Brother Paul. If you need anything at all call an if I can I will help. Love you Brother Paul and Sister Julia!!!
sally mcClain
October 12, 2010
brother paul was like a father to me i knew him my whole life he dedicated me and my brother dj and misty my mother beverly grew up there i remember him and my grandpal preaching i loved his voice i also remember he use to grab my pigtales and say giddy up i will always remember him and his wife sister julia i love u guys
Donna Layne
October 12, 2010
Bro.Paul was such a loving man. He was truly a man of God. He will be so missed. I remember one of his sayings. Sometimes we need a little dip in the honey pot. Thank you Lord for sending Bro. Paul into our lives. We are so much richer for it. To Julia and family. Thank you for sharing Paul with us. May God comfort you at this time. Harold Smith & Donna Layne
bonnie domanek
October 12, 2010
Steve,Karen,Phbee This is Bonnie Domanek [Folden]We grew up on Cypress St.has that been many moon's ago..I just wanted to say I'm sorry for your lost..God Bless you in a time like this
Sandy McKenzie
October 12, 2010
I want to say how special uncle Paul was to me as a little girl he was a giant of a man,and after i grew up he still was a giant for God.I didn't get to see him much,but a few years ago he came to Marion to visit and we were so blessed to have him and aunt Julia come to my home and be in church with them.God bless all of the family.Love to you all.....Paul and Sandy Skaggs McKenzie
Cheri Miller
October 12, 2010
What an incredible "man" of God our brother Paul was and is. Thank you for all that you have meant to our family and our lives. Heaven is rejoicing as we are shedding tears at not seeing him on this earth again, but someday we will see him and dance the streets of heaven with him in praise to our God. Love to all of you and our heartfelt prayers for your hearts at this temporary loss.
Danny and Cheri Miller
Dole Shaffer
October 12, 2010
Truly a man of God! Heard him preach several times as a child and he knew the Bible well and knew how to teach it. God Bless the Nickell family for their loss but know that Heaven has gain a GREAT Soul. Sorry for your loss.
Michelle Ackley
October 12, 2010
Words can not express how much i loved bro Paul.He has always been there for everyone.I know if there ever was a good man of god he is the one.I am going to miss him dearly.He has been part of my family all my life.My parents was the first wedding he had performed.Sincerely,michelle anderson ackley
Larry & Brenda Anderson, Sr.
October 12, 2010
So sorry for your loss. Brother Paul was a very special person. He touched so many lives and brought so many to God. He will be greatly missed and forever remembered by those who knew him and loved him. Our love and prayers go out to the family. May you find peace and joy in the days to come as I know Brother Paul as found in his heavenly home. God bless.
Pastor Larry & Brenda Anderson, Sr.
Larry & Brenda Anderson
October 12, 2010
So sorry for your loss. Brother Paul was a very special person. He touched so many lives and brought so many to God. He will be greatly missed and forever remembered by those who knew him and loved him. Our love and prayers go out to the family. May you find peace and joy in the days to come as I know Brother Paul as found in his heavenly home. God bless.
Pastor Larry & Brenda Anderson, Sr.
RANDY THOMPSON
October 12, 2010
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS,I REMEMBER YOU GUYS FROM CHURCH WHEN I WAS A LITTLE BOY. RANDY(ALVIN0 THOMPSON
Rev. Kathy Carter
October 12, 2010
I just wanted to give my deepest feelings to the Nickells Family. This is Marge Beverly's neice Kathy. Sorry to hear about Brother Paul. May you find peace and joy in the days to come. Rev. Kathy Carter
Laura (Ruth) (Murnahan) VanHoose
October 12, 2010
I met and attended Brother Paul's church in the year 1969 or 1970. My sisters Connie and Ree Murnahan were going to the church before I was. They were at Brother Paul's homecoming in Heaven! The last time I saw my Brother, Paul was in the late 90's after we lost my grand~daughter in a house fire. It was at K-Mart and even though it had been 20+ years he knew who I was...even remembered my name! I was so shocked to see that he had gone to Heaven...I just looked at the pictures on the computer last night. Dear, dear Sister Julie my prayers are with you and yours today! God bless you always...call me I am a good listener if you ever need to scream or whatever, ok? I lost the love of my life in 1978 so I've been there done that. I love you!!
Roger & Pamela Bentz
October 12, 2010
Julia and family..... So sorry to hear that Pastor Paul left this world. I know he was a mighty man of God and will be missed very much. I remember the times we visited your church and he was always a pleasure to be around. He touched many lives! We are here if you need us.
BONNIE DOMANEK
October 12, 2010
Steve & Karen I'm sorry for your lost.not sure if you remember me but I think we grew up on Cypress St.[Bonnie Folden]DOMANEK GOD BLESS
Ron Gearhart
October 12, 2010
Condolences to the Nickell family.
Jeff & Connie Johnson
October 12, 2010
We are so sorry for your loss. Paul was truly one of the good guys.
Jeff & Connie Johnson
October 12, 2010
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Paul will be greatly missed by many.
October 12, 2010
Sister Nickell and family
I'm sorry for your loss. Bro Paul was a wonderful friend to my family.
Ewilda (Sheets) Bay
Brenda Aills
October 12, 2010
Bro. Nickell always taught us that to be absent from the body was to be present with Christ!!! How amazing. I can still remember him preaching his heart to me as a small child to my teen years to a grown adult, making enormous impact on my life. The healing service that Sunday was awesome and something none of us will ever forget! You are all like family to me and he will be missed. I love you all and pray for God's comfort.
Patrice Charles
October 12, 2010
I thank God for Paul Nickell and for the legacy that he has left to the congregation of Full Gospel Tabernacle, to his family, and friends. May God be with Sister Julia and family in the upcoming days and weeks. Bring them comfort and peace, Lord, as they celebrate Pastor Paul's life and his transition to heaven.
Leslie Havens-Gray
October 12, 2010
I am sorry to hear of your loss....Paul & Julia was our neighbors for a long time on Edgewood Ave......
Wilbur Mounts
October 12, 2010
Sorry for your loss;Wilbur Mounts & Brenda J Evans
Bonnie Hollenbeck
October 12, 2010
What a joy and pleasure it was to have an impartation from Pastor Nickell during revival last week and to see the power of God flow through him. I have never ever felt the power on me like I did that night. So thankful to have witnessed the hand of God on this wonderful man
Don Lewis Jr
October 12, 2010
Julia and family,Today my heart is heavy Paul was a great man and most of all a great friend I will miss him greatly.
tom mcintosh
October 12, 2010
he will be missed
i remeber when i was young my anut jenny me to would get me to yell amen when he was preaching when he would ask for a amen
Healing Service @ Riversong Church 10/03/2010 photo by Beth Heffner
Tamia Fleming
October 12, 2010
What an amazing man of God we have lost in our world! I was blessed beyond belief to have attended the healing service with Paul. I know heaven is rejoicing that he is home with the Lord at last!
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