Brian Keith Nichols

On Tuesday October 11th 2022, Brian Keith Nichols, (32) went to be with the Lord. Brian was the father of two boys, Braydon Sawyer Nichols (10) and Bryson Kaydon Nichols (9) Brian is preceded in death by his older brother Eric Nichols, father Aubrey Nichols, and step father, Gary Smith. Brian was born in Tuscaloosa Alabama at DCH. He grew up in the small town of West Blocton Alabama, later moving to the McCalla/Brookwood area with his mother and stepfather. Brian played highschool football for many of his highschool years, and his senior year decided he wanted to start his career early with engineer training in the Army, under the National Guard and took his GED, passing with flying colors, to enlist in the in 2008. In 2010 he unfortunately had a terrible accident falling 3 stories and injuring his hip, legs, and arm, which unfortunately led to being medically/honorably discharged from the Army. He began working odd jobs and later reunited with his high school sweetheart, Meghan, to whom he married in 2011 and the following year they brought their first son into the world, Braydon Nichols. The following year they welcomed their son, Bryson Nichols Brian dealt with many struggles in his life after his accident. But he was very optimistic in life and still a dreamer and extremely innovative. He loved to make others laugh. He had a very witty sense of humor and most responses were silly and sarcastic. He prided himself on his biblical knowledge and ability to quote scripture. Brian loved fishing and often was called Spinner Bait. He also enjoyed watching Alabama football. In his last days he spent his time with his boys who he adored, riding bikes, watching movies, and enjoying spending time with one another. Brian is survived by his mother; Glenda Smith, his sons; Braydon and Bryson Nichols, brother; Aubrey Nichols Jr, sister; Jennifer Nichols (Kevin), sister; Cindi Taylor (Jerry), grandmother; Barbara Brewer, aunt; Brenda Aker (Jerome), aunt; Susie Farley (Phillip),aunt; Tammy Bailey, aunt; Jamie Boswell (Kyle), uncle Randy Hendrix, many nieces and nephews, and many cousins. Services will be held on Tuesday, October 18th, at 2:30 p.m. at Bessemer Brown Service Funeral Home, 1300 4th Avenue N, Bessemer, AL 35020, with burial following at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Abernant. Visitation for family and friends will be Tuesday from 1:30-2:30 pm. Pallbearers: Aubrey Nichols, JR; Ford Quinn, Hunter Farley, Bryan Marchant, Eddie Smith, and Eddie Smith, Jr.

Brian Keith Nichols

September 25, 1990 - October 11, 2022