George Phillips Nichol, 84, of Evansville, passed away Friday, October 19, 2007, at his home. He was born July 11, 1923, in Anderson, Ind.

George and his parents moved to Evansville in 1933 from Anderson, Ind. George's father was sent here to liquidate the West Side Bank after the banks closed during the depression.

George went to Bosse High School and graduated in 1941. This was the last class to graduate before the United States entered into World War II. He was active in reunion plans for the great class of 1941 until his death.

He entered Indiana University in the fall of 1941. He became a member of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity. December 7, 1941, was Pearl Harbor. George enlisted in the Army Air Corps as an Aviation Cadet. He entered active duty in February 1943 and received his commission and Pilot Wings in April 1944. He was sent to Italy as a B-24 Pilot in the 15th Air Force. On his 13th mission he was shot down over Yugoslavia. He was injured and he became a POW until the end of the war. He was a 1st Lieutenant. He received the Purple Heart.

He returned to civilian life and graduated from Indiana School of Business in 1948.

He was a partner in Midwest Wholesalers. He was a real estate broker. He owned George Nichol Sales Co. and Staff Corporation.

He was a member of Downtown Kiwanis, a Trustee of Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation, Evansville Kennel Club and Evansville Country Club.

He was a member of Methodist Temple.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Nancy Nichol Hinkebein, in 1987, and a son-in-law, Jerry Williams, in 2001.

He is survived by his wife, Ruth (Eilert) Nichol; daughters, Sally Kivett (Jay) of Newburgh and Peggy Williams of Greensburg, Ind.; son, George "Pete" Nichol of Colorado; grandchildren, Sarah Kivett of Indianapolis, Lewis Kivett of Omaha, Neb., Jennifer Gindling (Jason) and Amy O'Mara (Blake), all of Greensburg, Ind., and Casey Hinkebein of Evansville.

Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 23, 2007, at Alexander East Chapel, officiated by Rev. Kevin McKinney, with a private family burial at Alexander Park Lawn Cemetery. Friends may visit Monday from 3 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Methodist Temple, 2109 Lincoln Ave., Evansville, IN 47714 or Rehabilitation Center, 3701 Bellemeade Ave., Evansville, IN 47714. Arrangements by Alexander East Chapel, 2115 Lincoln Ave., Evansville, IN 47714.

October 21, 2007

We will Miss you. Ruth & Alton “Al” Thomas (Ft. Wayne, IN)

October 22, 2007

Your dearest daughter Peggy has followed in your footsteps. She and Andy have the same Purple Heart spirit in our community. Wish all of you would have lived closer so as to get to know you better. But it has been a great gift having Peg as a friend. We love her and thank you George for setting a good example as a husband, father, and grandfather. Love and God Bless, Rock and Cheryl Linville, Greensburg, Indiana

October 22, 2007

Brian Garish (Indianapolis, IN)