Walter Benjamin Nichols Jr.
December 30, 1924 - June 12, 2022
Walter Benjamin Nichols, Jr., 97, of Bessemer, AL passed away June 12, 2022. He is survived by his beloved and loving wife of seventy six years, Thora (Dody) Acker Nichols; his sons, Walter B. (Beth) Nichols III, and Grant E. (Kathy) Nichols; several grandchildren and great grandchildren who affectionally call him "Big Dad". He was a World War II veteran in the Army Air Corps who saw a photo of a beautiful young woman, who he said he was going to marry when he came home, and he did! He was a loving husband, a devoted father, and a patient, fun loving grandfather. Walter retired from McWayne as a comptroller. He was a longtime member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Funeral service will be Friday, June 17, 2022 at 12:30 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 813 Briarwood Drive, Bessemer, AL 35022 with burial following at Cedar Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the church. Bishop Barry Morris will be officiating the service.
Walter Benjamin Nichols, Jr., 97, of Bessemer, AL passed away June 12, 2022. He is survived by his beloved and loving wife of seventy six years, Thora (Dody) Acker Nichols; his sons, Walter B. (Beth) Nichols III, and Grant E. (Kathy) Nichols;... View Obituary & Service Information