Broadus Eugene “Gene” Nichols, age 75, of Lula, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 24, 2023, following a sudden illness.
Mr. Nichols was born on July 22, 1948, in Habersham County, Georgia, to the late Henry Grady Nichols and Christine Miles Nichols. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, S.T. “Nick” Nichols, James Ray Nichols, Barbara Poole, Richard Nichols, Wayne Nichols, Virginia Evans, Martha Nichols, and Faye Nichols.
Gene was a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church, where he was a dedicated member of the choir and his Sunday School Class. In his early years, Gene enjoyed pitching horseshoes and later enjoyed working in his yard. Most of all, Gene loved to spend time with his family.
Survivors include his loving wife of almost 53 years, Mavis Sheridan Nichols, of Lula; daughter and son-in-law, Julie and Chad Payne, of Adel; grandson, Austin Payne, of Adel; brother, David Nichols, of Commerce; numerous nieces and nephews as well as close family friends.
Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at the Rock Springs Baptist Church, with Rev. Bart McMillan and Rev. Chad Payne officiating.
The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. at the church prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Rock Springs Baptist Church, 747 Rock Springs Road, Lula, Georgia 30554
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel, at 1370 Industrial Boulevard, Baldwin, Georgia 30511. Telephone: 706-778-7123.
