Billy Joe Nichols, 68, of Powder Springs, GA passed from this life to his eternal home Sunday, December 13, 2020. He suffered a stroke two years ago and since has bravely battled prostate and spinal cancer. He would have been 69 on Christmas Day. Billy was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph A. and Sarah Nichols as well as brothers, Ronald and Donald Nichols. Left to treasure his memory are daughters, Emily Baldridge and Leslie Nichols; grandchildren, Noah Joy and Bella Clodfelter; brother, Jimmy Nichols (Lila) of Marietta, GA; sister, Linda Self (Bill) of Panama City, FL; sisters-in-law Virginia Nichols and Roseann Nichols of Powder Springs; a special niece and care-taker, Angela Holcombe; another niece, nephews, cousins and friends. Graduating from McEachern High School in 1970, Billy went straight to work and worked hard all his life. He was a wonderful provider for his family and he enjoyed his work as a glass glazer for 40 years. He helped many people with his talent for gl