In Memory Of
Donald James Nichols, Jr.
1949
2017
Donald James Nichols, Jr.
September 9, 1949 — December 23, 2017
Donald James (Jim) Nichols, Jr, 68, of Lima, died at 2 a.m. Saturday, December 23rd at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy. He was born September 9, 1949 in Lancaster to the late Donald and Leatrice (Keith) Nichols, Sr. On July 8, 1966, he married Adria Craun who survives in Lima.
Other survivors include three children: Sean Nichols of Fort Wayne, IN, Kimberly Williams of Huber Heights and Matthew Nichols of Dublin; a son-in-law and a man Jim considered his son, Kevin Williams; eight grandchildren: Nick, Chase, Mickinna, Adrianna, Tyler, Phoenix, Kevin and Abrianna; and a sibling, Kurt Nichols.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Kevin Nichols.
Jim was retired from the Lima Refinery after 35 years as a machinist. In his teens he worked as a meat cutter at both Pangles and Clyde Evans. He also owned and operated Shawnee Knife Sales for several years.
He loved watching sports and auto racing and was an avid fan of Dale Earnhardt, the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Reds. Jim was an avid outdoorsman, embarking on numerous hunting trips to Michigan, Colorado, Wyoming and Canada. He also prospected gold in the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. In retirement, Jim developed a passion for trapshooting. It was a hobby he quickly excelled at and one that created many lasting friendships.
But what Jim enjoyed most was spending time with his family, especially his loving wife of 51 years. He loved playing board games, cards and pool games with those closest to him. It was during those times, with a beer or bourbon in hand, that his love for laughter and his ability to make others laugh was most apparent.
Those around Jim knew a man who believed the quality of life far exceeds the quantity of our existence. They knew a man of unquestionable moral and integrity.
To his wife, he was a devoted and caring husband. A man who put her before everything else and worked to make her the happiest person in the world.
And to his children and grandchildren he was an incredible teacher who loved unconditionally. He was a role model and ultimately a hero.
The tales he told and the stories about him will be shared by his family for generations to come. He will always be loved and will always be missed.
There will be a family service held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks memorial donations be made to the Allen County Humane Society. To send a special message to the family, please click on Share Memories. Arrangements entrusted to Newcomer North Chapel, 4104 Needmore Road.
Other survivors include three children: Sean Nichols of Fort Wayne, IN, Kimberly Williams of Huber Heights and Matthew Nichols of Dublin; a son-in-law and a man Jim considered his son, Kevin Williams; eight grandchildren: Nick, Chase, Mickinna, Adrianna, Tyler, Phoenix, Kevin and Abrianna; and a sibling, Kurt Nichols.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Kevin Nichols.
Jim was retired from the Lima Refinery after 35 years as a machinist. In his teens he worked as a meat cutter at both Pangles and Clyde Evans. He also owned and operated Shawnee Knife Sales for several years.
He loved watching sports and auto racing and was an avid fan of Dale Earnhardt, the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Reds. Jim was an avid outdoorsman, embarking on numerous hunting trips to Michigan, Colorado, Wyoming and Canada. He also prospected gold in the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. In retirement, Jim developed a passion for trapshooting. It was a hobby he quickly excelled at and one that created many lasting friendships.
But what Jim enjoyed most was spending time with his family, especially his loving wife of 51 years. He loved playing board games, cards and pool games with those closest to him. It was during those times, with a beer or bourbon in hand, that his love for laughter and his ability to make others laugh was most apparent.
Those around Jim knew a man who believed the quality of life far exceeds the quantity of our existence. They knew a man of unquestionable moral and integrity.
To his wife, he was a devoted and caring husband. A man who put her before everything else and worked to make her the happiest person in the world.
And to his children and grandchildren he was an incredible teacher who loved unconditionally. He was a role model and ultimately a hero.
The tales he told and the stories about him will be shared by his family for generations to come. He will always be loved and will always be missed.
There will be a family service held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks memorial donations be made to the Allen County Humane Society. To send a special message to the family, please click on Share Memories. Arrangements entrusted to Newcomer North Chapel, 4104 Needmore Road.
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