James Morris “Jim” Nichols, age 74 of Springfield, MO, died April 24, 2012, in his Springfield home. He was born June 26, 1937, in Wardell, MO, to James and Trilby (Godsey) Nichols. Stationed in Panama, Jim served in the US Army from 1954-1958 and was honorably discharged.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 52 years, Janet Waggoner Nichols of Ashland, KY; a brother Floyd Nichols; two sisters: Wanda Nichols Dahlheim and Phyllis Ann Nichols.
He is survived by sons: Tim Nichols and wife Stacie Standifer of Nashville, TN, David Nichols and wife Tricia, of Columbia, TN, and Jimmy Nichols and wife Rhonda, of Republic, MO; grandchildren: Tyler and Landon Nichols of Franklin, TN, David Alan Nichols and wife, Lauren of Spring Hill, TN, Jake Nichols of Columbia, TN, Jennifer and Rachel Nichols of Republic, MO.
Jim was a long time member of the Ridge Crest Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, April 27, 2012, in Greenlawn Funeral Home East Springfield, MO. Burial will follow in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery Springfield, MO. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Thursday, April 26, 2012, in the funeral home.
The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations are made to ~Alive Hospice: 1710 Patterson Ave. Nashville, TN 37203.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home East Springfield, MO.