Alton Joseph Nickens, Jr. was the third child of Alton Joseph Nickens, Sr. and Ethel Hawkins. He was born Sep, 1937 at Galvez, Ascension Parish, La. Alton married Gwendolyn Ann Alford 07 Jun, 1957, location unknown. She was born Jun, 1941 Galvez, Ascension Parish, La. Gwen's parents were Rev. Harrell Ovead "H.O." and Annie Alford. Alton and Gwen are living.

Alton and Gwen's children are:

Jonathon Dale Nickens	Born:	Aug, 1959		Living
Gwenda Faye Nickens	Born:	Nov, 1960		Living
Melanie Kaye Nickens	Born:	Jul, 1964		Living
Rhonda Rene Nickens	Born:	Sep, 1967		Living