Joseph Edward Nichols, Sr., 78, a resident of Georgiana, Al. died Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010 in a Montgomery, Al. hospital. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31, 2010 from the Johnson Funeal Home Chapel with Rev. Mark Lovett officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery with Johnson Funeral Home of Georgiana, Al directing. Survivors include: Daughter: Joann Mathews, Georgiana, Al; Sons: Larry Nichols, Prattville, Al and Ricky Nichols, Georgiana, Al; Mother: Julia Nichols, Georgiana, Al; Brother: Sherrill Nichols, Greenville, Al; Sisters: Mary Lou Burkett and Dorothy Wagnon both of Georgiana, Al and Judy Wiggins, Opelika, Al; 9 Grand Children 12 Great Grand Children