Ricky E. Nichols

Ricky E. Nichols, 65, of Atlanta, passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at 6:51 P.M.

Cremation Rites were accorded. Burial will be in the Atlanta Cemetery at a later date.

Ricky was born August 8, 1955, in Lincoln, the son of Fred and Celeste Richard Nichols.

Ricky is survived by his son: Derek (Kassandra) Nichols; one brother: Phil Nichols; two grandchildren: Kaydence and Tenley; and one step-sister: Jo Anne Teal.

He was preceded in death by his parents; step-father: Henry Teal; sister: Donna Willis; and step-brothers: Robert Teal and Ronald Teal.

Ricky was a 1974 graduate of Olympia High School. He was a member of the Atlanta Christian Church. He worked at Sam Leman Auto Body as a refinisher technician for 20 years and spent 45 years working in auto body repair. Ricky had been the drummer for the band 'Midnight Express.' He loved all motor sports, especially NASCAR, and anything cars.

Ricky enjoyed spoiling his granddaughters, Kay-Kay and Ten-Ten, and always made them laugh.

Ricky conquered his addiction and was looking forward to retirement and traveling with his girlfriend, Judy Talbert of Minier.

Memorials may be made to Derek Nichols, c/o Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home to finish restoring Ricky's cherished 1975 Mustang.

Final arrangements are entrusted with Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home of Atlanta.