Burrell John Nichols Sr.

He was the beloved husband of Dorothy Donenfelser Nichols for 57 years. He was the devoted father of Cheryl Nichols, John Nichols, and the late Burrell “Buddy” Nichols Jr. Grandfather of Steven Wilt (Amy Bell), Tabitha Biehl (Ryan), and Peyton and Gabriel Nichols. Great-grandfather of Bryton and Apollo Biehl. Brother of Charles (Anne), Leonard (Vickie), Huey (Olivia), and Rena Sanders (the late Bobby). Brother-in-law of Elaine Kerlec and Joseph Donenfelser. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward F. Nichols and Agnes Zeringue, and siblings, Edward Jr., Agnes Tompkins (Tommy), Ione Graham (the late George), Doris Stratton (the late Bill), Philip Nichols (Judy), Bruce Nichols (the late Jolee), Thomas Nichols (Lynn), Judy Dupuy (Bernie), Wayne Nichols (Carol), and Carol James (Kenneth).

A funeral service will be held on Monday, July 27, 2020 at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Memorial Blvd. Metairie, LA. Visitation will be held from 11AM-1PM with a Mass to begin at 1PM.