Billy Joe Nichos, Jr.

Billy Joe Nichols, Jr., age 48, of El Campo, Texas, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026. He was born on October 28, 1977, in San Antonio, Texas, to Ovell Ann Aldrich Nichols and the late Billy Joe Nichols, Sr.

Billy was raised in San Antonio and graduated from Southside ISD in San Antonio, where he. Graduated in the top ten percent of his class. He worked for Toll Builders in the home construction trade for several years before a tragic accident made him unable to work. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gun smithing. He loved to dive and was a certified scuba instructor for several years. He often said that the water eased the pressure on his back and made him feel whole again.

He is survived by his mother, Ovell Nichols, daughter, Keeley Addison Nichols, son, Garrett Zane Nichols, brother, Pascal Nichols and wife, Rashell and his caretaker, Randy Daniels.

In accordance with his wishes, he was cremated, and the family will have private services at a later time.

Funeral services are under the direction of Wharton Funeral Home. Condolences may be left at whartonfuneralhome.com.