Pervie Nichols
1912-1984

Brief Sketch Of The Life Of Pervie Nichols

   Pervie Nichols was born in Glen Allen, Alabama, October 18, 1912. He was the brother of the illustrious Gus Nichols of Jasper, Alabama. Pervie was baptized by C.F. Cannon in 1930. He married Mary Evelyn Evans on June 2, 1942. They had two children, Lynn and Mary Ann. He began preaching in Jasper, Alabama in 1939, and was trained at Freed-Hardeman College. He served churches at Oakdale, Mobile, Alabama, 1941-1943; Sylacauga, Alabama, 1946-1950, Central, Macon, Ga.; Greenville, Miss., Jordan St., Pensacola, Florida, Belvedere, Jackson. In his years of work he served as editor and publisher of Way of Salvation, a 12-page monthly; He was a member of editorial board of Mississippi Christian, Power for Today, Gospel Advocate, Firm Foundation, and the Gospel Defender.

  Bro. Nichols wrote booklets: "The One Baptism;" "Four Questions Concerning Baptism;" and "How to Find the New Testament Church."

  He held several informal debates, converting some opponents. He worked in radio: Mobile, Ala., Sylacauga, Ala., Greenville, Miss., Macon, Ga., Pensacola, Fla., Albany, Ga., guest on others. In television work, he began the first regular TV program thought to be conducted among churches of Christ while at Macon, Ga., early 1952. Other stations, Pensacola, Fla., Albany, Ga., and Jackson, Miss., guest on others. Through radio and television work he converted many, including denominational preachers and church officials. Work is mostly in mission fields  including Ill., Pa., and Canada. Has established several congregations. He baptized his father at age eighty-two. The training received from his brother, Gus Nichols, proved most valuable in his life.

  Though overshadowed somewhat by his brother, Gus, Pervie was a great gospel preacher in his own right, and served the Lord faithfully all his life. He is buried very near the Nichols family in Walker Memorial Cemetery, Jasper, Alabama.

Directions:From Birmingham, Alabama head northwest on Hwy 78 toward Memphis. About 40 miles from Birmingham you will arrive in Jasper, Alabama. In Jasper you will need to take the Hwy 5 exit. Proceed up the ramp and turn right on Hwy 5 (Ninth Ave.) About 3/10ths of a mile Hwy 5 will bear to the left toward Haleyville. Continue to the left on Hwy. 5 for about a mile and the Walker Memory Garden Cemetery will be on your right. Go into the cemetery and approach the cemetery office. From the cemetery office head straight for the mausoleums in the middle of the cemetery. Just before the mausoleum you will find the graves of the Nichols family.

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