Nichols, William
NICHOLS, WIlliam Colvin "Nick"
William Colvin Nichols, 91, of Brevard, NC passed away on November 7, 2021, embraced by his wife, Ann V. Wallace and his son, Thomas. He was affectionately known to all friends as "Nick". Born on August 1, 1930, in Brantley, AL, he was the son of the late Charles Colvin Nichols and Buena Vesta Rhodes. He was also preceded in death by his youngest son, Robert Warren Nichols and his first wife Patricia Goss Nichols. His loving survivors include his wife, Ann V. Wallace; his children William Colvin Nichols Jr. (Ginny), Charles (Karen), Thomas (Lisa), and daughter Deone Nichols Davis (Sam), daughter-in-law Paris Houghton Nichols. Grandchildren Caitlin Perdue, Savannah Knight (Robby), Max Nichols, and Anthony Nichols. Sisters Eulene Crumbley and Charles Ann Nichols. His family moved to Birmingham, AL, during the Depression and he graduated from Woodlawn High School in Birmingham. where he played football in the days of wearing a leather helmet. He received a football scholarship to Auburn University, but instead he was drafted and served in the United States Air Force, and never returned to football. He accomplished his lifelong ambition when he went to North Carolina State University School of Architecture and Design. After graduating he stayed on as faculty in the School of Design and in 1965, he moved to Atlanta and joined Toombs Amisano and Wells. After several years he established his own firm, Nichols Carter Grant (NCG). The firm went on to become internationally known and were well-known for their resort work in the Southeastern United States. He was extremely generous with his time and talent. After retirement he continually helped many friends with difficult design and architectural projects. He was able to help people reach and see their dreams in what he was able to create for them. What he enjoyed most was the time he spent with students mentoring and helping them reach their goals in architecture. Business projects allowed him years of traveling around the world with his wife, Ann, and he loved to share his memories with others. He had a deep appreciation of all genres of music, art and literature, and he had an immense knowledge of history and building construction. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, mentor, teacher, artist, great dancer, and an avid Alabama football fan. In lieu of flowers, the family appreciates any considerations to The Brevard Music Center in memory of William C. "Nick" Nichols, at www.brevardmusic.org
There will be a memorial and a life celebration in the future.
