James "Nick" Nichols

James “Nick” Nichols, 79, of Hopewell passed away at his home on Thursday, August 24, 2017. Nick retired from the Virginia State Police with 36 years of service and 10 years with HeloAir. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Hopewell. He is survived by his wife, Nancy; daughters, Donna (Randy), and Emma Jo; sons, Jimmy (Susan), and Tyree (Lynne); grandchildren, Anna (Kevin), Nolan, Aaron, Houston, Natalie, and Jim-Jim; sisters, Mary Horsfal (Harvey), and Doris Ange (Lyman); numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews; and he was predeceased by his grandson, Landon. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Monday, August 28, 2017 at West End Presbyterian Church in Hopewell. A Celebration of Life will be held 6:00 pm, Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at the church. A graveside service will be at 11:00 am, Friday, September 1, 2017 in Merchants Hope Memorial Gardens with Rev. Ron Bullis and Rev. Merle Fisher officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 1107 W. Broadway Ave., Hopewell, VA 23860 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Special thanks to the staff at UVA Medical Center and Hospice of Virginia. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .