Ernest Lee Nicks Sr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mr. Ernest Lee Nicks, Sr. peacefully transitioned into eternal rest on Friday January 7, 2022 at the age of 86. He was the son of the late Max Lee Nicks and Beaulah Lloyd Williams. He was born on January 12, 1935 in St. Francisville, La and was a long time resident of New Orleans. Ernest was known to many as “Mr. Nicks”, “PawPaw”, “Dadee”, “Brother”, “Mr E” and “Tokyo”. He was united in holy matrimony to Girlie Moultrie Nicks for 68 wonderful years. This union was blessed with five children. Their son, Kevin A. Nicks, preceded him in death on November 9, 2002. Pawpaw, as he was known by most, is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Girlie Moultrie Nicks, his children: Cheryl, Ernest Jr (Cynthia), Rochelle (Alton) Joseph, Sheila (Preston) Jones; sisters: Gloria Nicks, Janice Blunt (Bernard), brothers: Frankie (Helen) Williams and James Williams; brother-in-law: Calhoun (Gloria) Moultrie and sister-in-law: Lydia Lagarde; 12 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Friends and family are invited to attend the celebration of life service on Saturday January 15, 2022 at 10:00 am at Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave. New Orleans, 70125. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am. Interment will follow at St. Patrick's Cemetery, 143 City Park Ave, New Orleans, 70119. FACE MASKS ARE REQUIRED.