At 8:50 PM on .June 1. 2021, one day after celebrating his 52nd Anniversary with his beloved wife, Sheri. Nicky Alwyn Chavers slipped peacefully into the arms of Jesus with his family gathered around him. For the last 5 years, he had been engaged in a long and physically devastating fight against cirrhosis (though he never had one drop of alcohol), and this debilitating disease eventually was the painful, yet heavenly transportation to usher him into his eternal rest.

Nicky was born on January 27, 1943 in Pensacola, Florida to Mr. and Mrs. H.B. Chavers. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Bible, Music, and Drama, and a Master’s Degree in Music and Drama from Bob Jones University. He then was rewarded with an honorary Doctorate in Fine Arts from Pensacola Christian College.

He and his wife founded The Academy of Arts in 1971 and its ministry, which continues to this day, has impacted untold thousands across the country and the world. He was an accomplished singer and musician and wrote nearly 300 pieces of original music. He served as the pastor at Colonial Hills Baptist Church and ministered there for 13 years. He loved telling God’s stories and wrote nearly 30 full-length professional stage productions, as well as several musicals.

His burning desire was to see the Bible come alive in people’s minds and hearts so that lasting change would occur in their lives. His understanding, deep knowledge and study of the Scriptures led him to use preaching, singing, acting. directing, Gospel magic, and writing to spread the life-changing inspiration of God’s truth.

We miss yon horribly, Doc, but we will follow and serve the Lord as you so faithfully showed us, until our time comes to join you at the feet of Jesus.