Rayford Lyle Nickens was the ninth child of Bernard Norris Nickens and Rosa Dixon. He was born Oct, 1950 at Galvez, Ascension Parish, La. Rayford married Martha Teen Sevario 17 Jul, 1970. She was born Apr, 1954 at Galvez, Ascension Parish, La, the daughter of J.B. Sevario and Ethel Parker. Rayford and Martha are living

Rayford and Martha's children are:

Colby Bernard Nickens	Born:	May, 1977		Living
Ashley Renee Nickens	Born:	Aug, 1979		Living
Courtney D'Lee Nickens	Born:	Jul, 1987		Living