Contributions to the tribute of Simeon Eugene Nichols III

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Joanie Lipp posted a condolence

Friday, June 3, 2022

The morning of Gene's passing, still in shock, and just minutes after hearing about it, Paul (my husband) turned on music on his phone. I had to smile through the tears remembering how, when we were kids, and Gene, newly returned from the navy, would put records on the stereo while we got ready for work and/or school. Often it was Elvis, sometimes Dean Martin (who he took great pride in resembling), at one point, it was a silly surfing song he played over and over ("fun, fun, fun, fun in the sun-"--?) But always there was music. I remember we had duplicates of many 45's because Mama would buy one to keep, and one to send him on the ship. Music, and laughter...Gene found humor in almost everything--and could always make you laugh. He loved to be silly. It was routine when Nicky and I had long curls down our backs to ask us, "You letting your hair grow?" Just silly...anything for a smile. He called every birthday--all of us, I'm sure, often calling on my birthday and saying, " is today Carolyn's birthday," or doing the same to her--Nicky and Barbie, too I'm sure. Then laugh and say happy birthday. I will miss those calls so much, and his sweet voice. He was a wonderful brother. I thank Mama and Daddy for giving us all to each other, and hope he's joyous with them in Heaven now.

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Salinas Family uploaded photo(s)

Friday, June 3, 2022

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The world has lost a very special person. Uncle Gene was an amazing, loving, caring and a joyous person to be around. We are going to miss sitting around the table telling & listening to his amazing stories, jokes, laughing, eating Luby's and those awesome bear hugs that seemed like hours before we could pull away. I'm missing the Gene hugs right now. We will never forget when Uncle Gene came down to San Antonio to celebrate Brian and Kims surprise birthday party. I remember when the Poi dancers taught us how to hula but with the Hawaiian attire including the coconut shells. Uncle Gene didn't hesitate one bit. He put the coconuts and hula skirt on and started dancing. He was always up to something silly and always smiling. We are truly missing those bear hugs right about now. Love you so much Uncle Gene, we will love and forever carry you in our hearts.

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Barbara Nichols Walker uploaded photo(s)

Sunday, May 29, 2022

Our brother Gene was always silly from playing football with us when we were little, he'd barely run as I recall he'd trot, and we could never catch him, we'd start laughing so hard. He always perked up if we referred to him as Deano and gave the look! He loved wiggling like Elvis but in a slow-mo wiggle. I loved the fact that my first-born Jason, born on his birthday. I am so sorry for his family and for all our family, he was loved and will be missed.

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Cynthia Carlota Nichols Posted May 30, 2022 at 5:29 AM

Aunt Barbie, Thank you so much for sharing the details of those precious memories. I can’t help but get teary reading them. Thank you as well for uploading those great photos. Dad was SO incredibly special to so many of us. He was DEFINITELY one of a kind & I’m very proud to be his daughter. I miss him terribly. Love you, Aunt Barbie!

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Timothy Eugene Frascino uploaded photo(s)

Saturday, May 28, 2022

I'm a history buff so looked up uncle Gene's ship he was on thought yall would like to see it .love you uncle Gene tell mom and dad I love them RIP we have another angel looking over us

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Simeon Nichols IV Posted May 29, 2022 at 12:21 AM

Thank you Cuz! He loved you tremendously!

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Cynthia Nichols Posted May 29, 2022 at 8:22 AM

Timmy, thank you for the love & support you’ve given our family. Thank you as well for uploading the photo of Dad’s ship. He loved you so much. And you’re right, we now have another angel looking over all of us. Love you!

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The family of Simeon Eugene Nichols III uploaded a photo

Saturday, May 28, 2022

Simeon Eugene Nichols III

1938 - 2022