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Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Jul 2, 2024

Memphis lawyer William “Lytle” Nichol IV died June 24 at the age of 87 years. A native of Memphis, Nichol attended the University of Virginia and completed his undergraduate degree in three years. He then completed his first year of law school there before serving three years in the U.S. Navy as a communications officer. After graduating from law school in 1964, Nichol joined the Memphis law firm of Evans, Petree, Cobb and Edwards, now known as Evans Petree. He practiced in the areas of corporate law, estate planning and probate. His nephew Richard E.M. Nichol Jr. and son William L. Nichol V later joined him at the firm. A memorial service will be held July 11 at 11 a.m. CDT at St. John's Episcopal Church, 3245 Central Ave, Memphis, TN 38111. Memorial donations may be made to the church.