Isham Gordon "I.G." Nichols, Jr., 85 of Atmore, AL. passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019 in Mobile, AL. He was born in Burnt Corn, AL. on May 14, 1934 to the late Isham Gordon Nichols, Sr. and Velma Johnson Nichols. He attended Auburn University (A.P.I) and was a life long member of the First Baptist Church of Atmore. He owned and operated Nichols Department Store for many years before retiring. He had served as a councilman with the City of Amore and was a past President of the Atmore Jaycees. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Joyce C. Nichols and a sister Frances Nichols Black.

He is survived by his children Randell "Randy" G. Nichols, Sr. and his wife Melissa of Atmore, AL. Scarlet Nichols Strom and husband Greg of Monroeville, AL. Four grandchildren Sterling Strom (Cory) Carter, Randell Gordon Nichols, Jr., Ann Walton Nichols and Anna Catherine Strom.

Funeral services will be held 3:30 PM Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at the Patterson Chapel at First Baptist Church of Atmore with Rev. Kevin L. Garrett officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 2:30 PM until 3:30 PM Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at the Patterson Chapel at First Baptist Church of Atmore.

Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.