Jerry Nichols

Jerry Nichols, age 78, of Colleyville, formerly of West, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Graveside services will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 10, 2016 at St. Mary's Cemetery in West, with Deacon Greg George officiating. Jerry was born March 24, 1938 in Waco, to the late Chester Owen and Willie Lee Nichols. He played football in high school and received a scholarship to Texas A & M University where he played for coach "Bear" Bryant and went on to receive his Bachelor of Science from Lamar University in Beaumont. On July 22, 1961, he was united in marriage to Dorothy Jerabek in West. Jerry was a very successful professional bass fisherman, and avid hunter and all around outdoorsman. He was a man of strong faith and was a long time member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Jerry was the owner and operator of Atlas Van Lines in Ft. Worth. He is now in heaven re-united with his beloved son, John David and dog, Rufus. Survivors include his beloved wife of 55 years, Dorothy Nichols of Colleyville; a daughter, Kay Avett of North Richland Hills; grandchildren, John Michael and Taylor Avett; a sister, Frances Nichols; and many extended family members and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Neuro Fitness Foundation, 1500 Westpark Way, Euless, Texas 76040, in care of the Jerry Nichols Memorial.