Grady Lee Nichols

Mr. Grady Lee Nichols, age 93, of Alpharetta, GA, formerly of Clarkesville, GA, peacefully passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023. Mr. Nichols served in the U.S. Army as Sergeant during the Korean War. After a career of over 40 years, he retired from General Motors. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren celebrating milestones in their lives. Additionally, he was an active, lifetime member of Yaarab Shrine Temple where he was involved in several clubs and charitable activities supporting the Shriners Hospital for Children. He will be remembered for his quiet demeanor, his kindness, and his devotion to family and friends.

Mr. Nichols was preceded in death by his mother, Bessie Ramsey, his father, Brady Nichols, and stepmother, Myrtle Nichols, and his loving wife of 65 years, Margie Loudermilk Nichols.

He is survived by his children, Terrill (Rhonda) Nichols of Alpharetta and Renee (Steve) Baiocco of Johns Creek, and grandchildren, Bridget Nichols Atchison (Tony) of Atlanta, Brandon Nichols of Alpharetta, Joseph Baiocco of New York City and Alex Baiocco of Washington, D.C., sisters, Launia (L.C.) Hurt of Mount Airy, Cairethel Nichols of Clarkesville, and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service for Mr. Nichols is scheduled for Wednesday, November 8 at Hillside Memorial Chapel and Gardens, 5495 Highway 197 South, Clarkesville, GA. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm with the service immediately following at 2:00 pm.  Interment will follow the service in Hillside Gardens Cemetery.

Arrangements by Hillside Memorial Chapel & Gardens, Clarkesville, GA. 706-754-6256

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