Jerry Nichols

Dr. Jerry L. Nichols, age 73 of Leitchfield passed away Thursday, October 29th 2020 at the Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center. He was born May 28th 1947 in Louisville, Kentucky, the son of the late Dr. Clyde J. Nichols and Edna Alleta Allen Nichols. Jerry graduated from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry and returned home to serve his community. He enjoyed studying astronomy and gazing at the night sky as well as flying in his leisure time. He loved playing golf in his early days and thoroughly enjoyed new technological advances and music. He is survived by his loving and caring wife of 54 years, Charlotte Nichols, two children, Dr. Jay Nichols (Missy) & Lisa Pierce, seven grandchildren, Alisha (Josh), Logan, Lincoln, Landon, Jesinda (Brian), Jayden, & Jillian, three great grandchildren, Harper, Bennett, & Max, and his niece, Candy Smith. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Allen Nichols and his sister, Faye Nunn. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 7th 2020 at the Watson & Hunt Funeral Home in Leitchfield. He will be laid to rest in the Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday and from 9:00 a.m. until service time on Saturday at the funeral home. All those who wish to honor and remember Dr. Nichols in person at the visitation or service are required to wear a mask for the safety of all those in attendance. Watson & Hunt Funeral Home is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Dr. Nichols.