David Charles Nichols

David C. Nichols, 80, of Chester, VA went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 16, 2018. He was born on July 12, 1937 in Winterville, NC to the late John D. Nichols and Pauline Manning. He was preceded in death by his sister, Patricia (Tooty) and his stepdaughter Jenny Lynn. He is survived by his wife, Barbara L. (Bales) Nichols; siblings, Johnny Ray(JR), Betty Jean, Mattie (Poke) and Nancy (Mick); five sons, D.C., Greg, Doug, Shaun, and Daniel; one stepdaughter, Hope and ten grandchildren; Robbie, Amy, Heather, Matthew, Josh, Dustin, Lauren, Mariah, Andrew and Audrey. David was raised on a tobacco farm in Lunenburg, VA. His love of farming and stories of “The Old Place” were shared with his children and grandchildren through the years of his life. After years of working at the Seaboard, American Tobacco and Philip Morris, David retired in 1992. He spent much of his retirement gardening, taking day trips with his late Father and caring for his grandchildren, Andrew “Little Fella” and Mariah “Doo.” Mariah was the apple of his eye and the love of his life. During his final moments, Mariah whispered she loved him and that he could watch over her from heaven. With those comforting words and a smile on his face, he peacefully parted this life. The family will receive friends from 6pm to 8pm on Friday January 19, 2018 at the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss and Son Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 9:30am on Saturday January 20, 2018 at the funeral home with interment to follow in Dale Memorial Park. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .