Mr Albert Nickels Jr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Albert Nickels Jr., 75, of Peoria passed away going home to glory at 2:36 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center. He was married to his soulmate Amelia (Pendleton) Nickels for 47 years. She survives He was born on Aug. 14, 1939 in Greenville, Ms. to the late Albert Sr. and Virginia Nickels. Albert was a family man who took great pride in them all. Albert was well known in the community. He was a hardworking man, well rounded who could fix everything. He worked as electrician for many years. Albert was part of the Local 34 union for 25 years. He leaves to cherish his precious memories his loving wife Amelia of Peoria; three sons Marcus (Sonja) Nickels of Huston, TX., Nehemiah Nickels and William Nickels both of Peoria; two brothers Elbert (Hazel) Nickels of Lansing, MI. and Willie Austin of Waukegan, IL.; two sisters Sara Jones and Lillie Austin both of Kenosha, WI.; three special daughters, two god daughters, one god son; special friends Percy Macon and Jessie Johnson; 14 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends who adored him and will miss him dearly. Albert was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, daughter Pandora Nickels and granddaughter Christian Nickels. A home-going celebration will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015, at Star of Hope Full Gospel Church, with visitation commencing one hour prior at 10 a.m. The Bishop Joseph H. Johnson will officiate. Albert will be laid to rest in Springdale Cemetery. Arrangements were made especially for Albert's family and professionally directed by T.W. Parks Colonial Chapel. Online condolences or words of encouragement can be made at www.twparkschapel.com

Mr Albert Nickels Jr.

August 14, 1939 - December 30, 2014