Aaron Nichols

Aaron Nichols was called to his heavenly home on July 3, 2023. He was born on June 26, 1939 in Lamar County to James and Sudy Mae Nichols.

Upon graduating from Deport High School, he served in the United States Army from 1959-1962. While stationed in Germany, he met his future wife, Heide. They were married on April 29, 1963. The couple lived and started their family in Dallas, Texas. In 1976 the family moved to Mount Vernon, Texas where they still reside.

Aaron worked as a business owner until his retirement in 2000. He was a long-time member of Abundant Grace Assembly of God in Mount Vernon, Texas.

Aaron’s passions were his family, the Dallas Cowboys, and the Texas Rangers.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Paul Nichols; sister,  Alene Henry; and great-granddaughter, Lakyn Nichols.

Left to carry on his legacy is his wife, Heide Nichols; sons Craig and wife Katy Nichols of Garland, Texas, Mike and Emily Nichols of College Station, Texas; grandchildren, Zach and Carlyn Nichols, Laura Nichols, Jake Nichols and Kelleigh Kelm, Justin Nichols, Aaron Nichols and Elisa Solis, Gracie Nichols, Hunter Nichols; great-grandchildren, Rylee and Kinlee Nichols; siblings, Sam Nichols, Thomas and Nanalee Nichols, Mary Mantooth; and sister-in-law, Betty Jo Nichols.

Graveside Services will be held at Highland Cemetery in Deport, Texas on July 8, 2023 at 11:00 am. There will be a time of Visitation at 10:00 am at the Wood-Haggard Funeral Home Chapel in Bogata, Texas.

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