Jimmy Wesley “Bud” Nichols: Obituary

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Jimmy Wesley “Bud” Nichols

October 27, 1934 – January 08, 2019

Jimmy Wesley Nichols, 84, of Blairsville Georgia passed away on Tuesday, January 8th, 2019 at his daughter’s home in Young Harris, surrounded by his loving family

He was born to parents Alton and Nell Daniels Nichols on October 27, 1934 in Young Harris, Georgia. He was a life-long resident of both Towns and Union counties. Bud was a 1952 graduate of Towns County High School.

Due to his curiosity of how things work, Bud pursued a career path to become an electrician. Gaining experience, he worked for a time at the Rural Electric Authority and independent electrical contractors in the Tri-state area.

In 1955, Bud married Bennie Jo Conley and they began their lives together by building a home in Young Harris, Georgia. Having received the Lord as his Savior at age seven and became a member of Old Union Baptist Church in Young Harris. Later, Bud transferred his membership to First Baptist Church in Blairsville to worship with his new wife, Bennie Jo. In 1968, Bud became a deacon at First Baptist Church.

Professionally, Bud continued to pursue his career by establishing Blairsville Electric Company. He later attended Lanier Technical Institute to become certified in HVAC and plumbing. While at Lanier Tech, Bud was elected as State President of the Refrigeration Service Engineering Society.

In 1985 Bud retired from Blairsville Electric and began a new career as a Project Engineer for the Georgia Department of Corrections

Bud is survived by his daughter; Jimmie Jo Nichols of Young Harris, grandchildren; Emily and Bo McClure of Blairsville, Whitney McClure & Wes McClure of Cleveland, Tennessee, and Calley Gay of Athens, Georgia, great-grandchildren; Levi McClure, Anna Kate McClure, and Layla Grace McClure.

Preceding Bud in death is his loving wife; Bennie Jo Nichols in 2014, brother; Jack Nichols in 1953, and his companion dog; Dixie in 2017

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 11:00 am from the rock chapel of First Baptist Church with Rev. Jeremy Henderson & Rev. Derrick Hartley officiating as well as eulogies & readings by family. Special music will be presented by Scott Lance & Debbie Braswell. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers: Wesley McClure, Bo McClure, Jerry Dyer, Terry Jones, Sonny Freeman, and Lee Lemke. These gentleman will also serve as honorary pallbearers; Stanley Garrett, Lonnie Nichols, Jerry Jenkins, Larry Brackett, Hank McClure, David Gowder, Glen Hamby, Elliott Hill, and Craig Davenport. Interment will follow in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery. Flowers are accepted or if you wish, donations may be made to the Antioch Baptist Church cemetery fund or Old Union Baptist Church cemetery in memory of Mr. Nichols. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Friday, January 11, 2019 from 5pm-8pm

Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com

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