William ‘Nicks’ Daniel Jr.

Published 6:00 am Thursday, June 27, 2024

FRANKLIN – William “Nicks” Daniel Jr. passed away on June 19th, 2024, at the age of 90. He was a family man of quick wit, an avid outdoorsman, and a continual learner who was born in Dickson, TN, on July 22, 1933.

After graduating from West End High School in Nashville, TN, Nicks joined the Nashville Naval Reserve unit and served two years on the USS Tarawa in the Mediterranean during the Korean War. Upon his return to the United States, he attended Tennessee Tech, graduating in 1957.

He married Geraldine “Gerry” Norris that same year, and they eventually settled in Bowling Green, KY. For decades, Nicks called on drug stores across Kentucky and Tennessee as a pharmaceutical and medical supply salesman, gaining a thorough knowledge of the region and an appreciation for the beauty the area holds.

A longtime member of Lehman Avenue Church of Christ, Nicks was a well respected man of unwavering faith. His life was characterized by service to God, family, country, and community, principles which became his children’s legacy.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Nicks Daniel Sr. and Pauline Nicks Daniel; his wife of nearly 50 years, Gerry Norris Daniel, and his sister, Sara D. Brabson.

Nicks is survived by his three children, Lynn Wakefield (Steve) of Brentwood, TN, William ‘Billy’ Norris Daniel (Trish) of Henderson, KY, and Julie Fouraker (Brian) of Thompson’s Station, TN, as well as seven grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 3:00 PM June 28, 2024 at the Lehman Avenue Church of Christ. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. There will be a private burial at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Foundation Christian Academy or Potter Christian Home, both of Bowling Green. The family wishes to thank Alive Hospice and NHC of Cool Springs for their outstanding care in his final days.