Joseph Paul Nichols

The angels came for my son, Joseph Paul Nichols on January 18, 2023 at 11am. Joe was born on November 21, 1974 in Dekalb County, Georgia. He was named after his two grandfathers, Joseph Earl Hulsey and Irvin Paul Nichols, neither of whom were living at the time.

He is survived by his two beautiful daughters, Zoe Meeker and Charley Nichols, his mother: Phyllis (Jerry) Blosfeld, his father: Bobby (Nancy) Nichols, his sister: Lauren (Adrian) Baquero, and many cousins including Rob (Wendy) Hood, Brooks Hood, Abigail (Jason) Avery, Valerie Hall and Jeff (Marsha) Mashburn.

Joe was a beautiful happy baby, curly headed toddler, a handsome youth, and a good looking man. He was very intelligent, he could spin a good yarn, and share funny jokes. He was very friendly and talkative. He was musically talented playing the piano and guitar. He was in several bands with his friends and was also the vocalist. He was an avid reader. He loved to play cards and games, especially Trivial Pursuit and word puzzles. He enjoyed watching movies and listening to music. He was a teacher. He liked to learn and teach others.

Joe never met a stranger. He enjoyed working in the food industry as a bartender, a server, and cook. This gave him the opportunity to get to know and talk to customers. He was a sports fan. He played soccer for six years as a kid. He was a fanatic for the Green Bay Packers and the Auburn Tigers.

Joe made his own choices and he proudly did it his way. He was deeply loved and will be greatly missed.

- From the perspective of a loving mother, Phyllis Blosfeld