Gregory Funeral Service | Gastonia, NC

Obituary For Demorris "Lil D" Nichols, Jr.

Demorris Jabar “Lil D” Nichols, Jr. went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 5, 2020. Lil D was born to Demorris Jabar “DJ” Nichols, Sr. and Darlene Stowe “Candy” Nichols on August 8, 2002 in Gastonia, North Carolina.

Lil D was a senior at Bessemer City High School. His goal was to graduate high school and go to college. Lil Ds a member of New Canaan Baptist Church where he actively participated in the youth ministry. He sung, ushered and played major roles in the drama ministry. He had a quiet, sweet spirit that everyone loved. Lil D was very creative. He loved to listen to and create music. He also used his artistic talents to create skin art. But most of all, Lil D enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather: Andre Stowe; his aunt and godmother: Veronica Lakisha Nichols and godfather: Todd Reid.

Lil D leaves to cherish his fond memories his father: Demorris Jabar “DJ” Nichols, Sr.; his mother: Darlene Stowe “Candy” Nichols; his sister: Dae’jiah Monae Lakisha Nichols, his baby brother: Demorrie Jabar Nichols of the home; maternal grandmother: Mildred Darlene Stowe of Gastonia, NC; maternal great grandmother: Mildred Miller; paternal grandfather: Johnny Nichols of Clover, SC; paternal grandmother: Minnie “Coot” Morrison of Gastonia, NC; maternal aunts: Sissy Hardin and Tina Stowe of Gastonia, NC; maternal uncles: Rydel Stowe, Steven Stowe and Darick Stowe all of Gastonia, NC; paternal aunts: Elaine Pettus (Kenneth) of Clover, SC, Tia Nichols, Shaverna Glenn both of Gastonia, NC; paternal uncles: Maurel Nichols of Lake Wylie, SC; Jason Nichols and Kemond Glenn both of Gastonia, NC; Godmother: Marlene Friday and a host of cousins, relatives and friends.

Walk thru viewing will be at the funeral home on Friday; September 11, 2020 from 4 until 8

Funeral service will be Saturday; September 12, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at City Church Fairview-2782 Fairview Drive, Gastonia, North Carolina

Masks are required at all services; funeral on Saturday will be live on Gregory Funeral Service facebook page; social distancing and attendance will be monitored and adhered to.

Guest Book

i love youuu ! #LONGLIVEDEE5L

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Me and Lil d was cousins and i miss you so much we gonna hold it down for you

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Rest in Peace.

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I love and miss you nephew prayers for the family love you all from auntie tina

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We are holding your family up in prayer that the Lord comfort you as only he can.Words can seem meaningless right now but the Lord will be your strength to get through this time. "Bishop Remix" mom

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We send our condolences to you and all the family during this most difficult time. Our prayer is that God will be with you and that he will see you through. We Love You all and are here for you. Harold, Vivian, Rubyyonna, and NaZion

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God will give you strength & comfort during this very difficult time. My prayers are with you today & always.

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Prayers to your family during this difficult time.

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My family and myself send our deepest condolences to you all

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DJ was one of the most respectful and polite students that I have ever taught. I truly enjoyed having him in class & he continued to stop & speak to me in the hallways even after he was no longer in my class. You should be proud of the polite young man that he was. BCHS will miss his kind spirit. I am keeping you all in my prayers during these difficult days. Wanda Huffstetler

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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