James Edward Nichols

I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith. James Edward Nichols, Jr., 57, of City View Heights, Princeton, WV, departed this life on Saturday, August 2, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Born on June 24, 1957 in Welch, he was a son of Patricia Marshall Nichols of McDowell, WV and the late James Edward Nichols. He had been a resident of Princeton for several years and was formerly of McDowell County. He was a carpenter. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert and Lina Nichols, and Heath and Ruby Marshall, and a father in law, Vernon Hylton. Survivors in addition to his mother include: Wife: Carol Hylton Nichols of the home Son: Steven Nichols and Amber of Princeton 2 daughters: Leanne Nichols of Princeton Anna Stassin and Mike of Bluefield 4 grandchildren: Kelsey, Kaitlyn, Timothy, and Caitlynne Brothers: Randy Nichols and Vickie of McDowell, WV Ronnie Nichols and Amy of Bluefield Sisters: Darlene (Riley) Greenwall of NC Betty Edwards of McDowell, WV Mother in law: Barbara Hylton of Princeton Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell with Minister Robert Hudler officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton where Randy Nichols, Ronnie Nichols, Jerry Fowler, Matthew Edwards, Dwayne Sizemore and Dwight Sizemore officiating. Friends may call on Tuesday from 6-8 PM at the funeral home. Online condolences will be accepted at www.cravens-shires.com Cravens-Shires Funeral Home, 3431 Coal Heritage Road (Bluewell), Bluefield, WV 24701 is serving the family.