Funeral service for Nicky Bailey Pressnell, 75, will be Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 3:30 PM at Beltline Church of Christ with Chris Pressnell, Brandon Pressnell, Chad Pressnell and Cade Pressnell officiating and Peck Funeral Home directing. Burial will be in Midway Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Sunday, September 15, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM at Beltline Church of Christ.
Nicky passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at Decatur Morgan Hospital. He was born October 10, 1948, in Cullman County, to Marvin Wendell Pressnell and Eunice Jean Bailey Pressnell, who preceded him in death.
Nicky’s life was anchored on two statements of faith. “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your might and love your neighbor as yourself.” He lived these principles out in humility and consistency, whether it was working as a USDA food inspector, ministering to the north Alabama area through his ministries at the Central, Dancy’s Chapel, and Neel churches of Christ, or spiritually leading his family through life’s challenges. There were no people who fell outside of his love or his sincere concern. He loved his wife Debbie as Christ loved the church, sacrificially, giving her special honor above all others. He was devoted to his family, instructing them, loving them, disciplining them, and supporting them in every way imaginable. He had a special love for his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, attending most every event or activity, inexplicably able to be at seven places at once. He embodied Joshua’s powerful challenge, “Choose you this day whom you will serve, but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.” He was artsy, creative, a musically inclined songwriter, a coach and motivator, a camp fun sing guru for over 45 years, and a wise counsel to Christians everywhere. He preached with a balance of conviction, kindness, and practicality and touch hearts with his passion and sincerity. He was silly, a roller skating legend in his youth, and a talented drama student. He knew his community and they knew him. He loved the church and Christians everywhere loved him. Above all, he loved His Heavenly Father and stood for Him here so that He may sit at His feet forever.
Survivors include:
Wife –
Debbie Pressnell
Sons –
Chris Pressnell (Tera)
Brandon Pressnell (Cindy)
Chad Pressnell (Kourie)
Daughter –
Brooke Williams (Rick)
Brother –
Laron Pressnell (Kathy)
Sisters –
Patsy Shirley
Derri Hardwick (Bill)
Seventeen Grandchildren
Five Great Grandchildren
A host of nieces and nephews and other extended family members.
Pallbearers will be Corky Jones, Zach Smith, Cade Pressnell, Gage Pressnell, Nick Pressnell and Caleb Beard.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Emmett Pressnell, Carter Williams and Sam Williams.
