Harry Nick Nims

Mr. Nims was a great man of our community and city. His late wife was my music teacher during my primary days.Praying for your loss and may God as always guide the Family to touch other families as a light.
God Bless,
The Cofields

We have truly lost a wonderful man here on earth. Mr. Nims was my favorite Principal, at Fairview in the early 1970's. He made a lasting impression on me. I had the opportunity to see him again at Cherry Laurel while we were both visiting a relative and he remembered me. He will be truly missed. He was such a kind and caring man.

God speed,

Marsha, Nikki & Family,

Raymond and I were deeply saddened to hear about the passing of your dad. We will always remember the love shown through his words and his actions.
May God comfort each of you as only He can.

Raymond and Linda Cohen Gaines '62/'66

May our knowledge of the greatness of this man forever keep his memory alive. He will be missed by many. He touched the hearts and lives of both the young and the old. May you be comforted.

Nikki and Marsha,
Your father will never be forgotten, he was loved by all. May you find comfort in knowing that you had such a great person as your father.

Jonnie L. Wright
Lincoln High Class of 1966

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Nims family during your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Nikki and Marsha- Sure was sorry to hear about your lost. Your father was a great role model. May you find peace and comfort through the example he set.

Nikki and Marsha,

In loving memory of a wonderful person. Celebrating a life well lived.
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Your dad was an inspiration to us all. He cared about his students.

- Mrs. Sylvia A. Paul Ellis
(Lincoln High School - Class of 1966)
Rochester, New York

Now he can be with his beloved Nedra again. God bless and keep you both. You know I love you. Jynelle

With deepest sympathy in your time of lost. The life that Mr. Nims lived will never be forgotten.

Remember to always put God first in your life.

Elder Johnny & Sondra Randolph
Class of 1965
Tallahassee, FL 32303

Mr. Nims, we've went around every hall in fairview hunting for "virgil" :) and the gang.
i never told you, but you really were one of my guiding lights along with coach carter.
i can still hear the sound of your booming voice 27 years later with that lonnggg paddle in hand.
may God keep you and provide the rest you so richly deserve my friend.
to the nims family, i never knew you but you had one helluva Man in Harry Nick Nims.
may God keep you and wrap you in his loving grace.

Mr. Nims was a wonderful person. He was my priciple at Fairfew Middle School. HE was indeed a mentor and someone that I will always remember and a truley honorable man. Rickards Class of 1988

GOODBYE DAD

Goodbye Dad,
I'll see you soon
I'll remember all the good times
Not this afternoon
I'll remember you each and every day
And if I need to talk I'll just have to pray
I'm so sad to see you go
This I hope you will know
It's not fair you went away
I'll never again hear you say "I love you, NiKKI and Marsha"
Never will you walk me down the aisle
Never again will I see you smile
Daddy, I'm so sad
I'm too young to lose my Dad
If you were here you'd say, be strong
And maybe even sing me a song
It's just so hard to say goodbye
I can't help but to break down and cry
I know you're in heaven up above
Watching over me with your love
Now I must remember the good times we had
Remember the man, my wonderful Dad
So until we meet again, I'll do what I can to make you proud
Honor your memory and cry out loud
Even though we are apart
Dad, you'll live on within my heart

My thoughts and prayers are with you both; If you need anything Nikki and Marsha I am here for you,

" James Johnson"

Nikki and Marsha,

May the love and peace of God comfort and sustain you as well as the cherished memories that will forever remain in your hearts.


Lavern "Porky" Ash
Tampa, Fl.

Our prayers are with the Nims family during your time of loss and sorrow.

Leonard (Baba) Graham, Jr. & Family
Lincoln Class of 1964
Gainesville, Florida

I remember him from Fairview MIddle School, he was a kind quite man. God loves him no doubt.

Ms. Shonda J

Nikki and Marsha, We will forever cherish the memories of the times we spent with Mr. Nims and your family. He was truly a special man and will always be remembered. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Deborah Reddick-Fitz & Sonja Reddick

Nikki and Nic,
David and I were just talking about Mr. Nims the other day. I can't think of a month that when by that David did not ask about him. Know that his years here on earth were never in vain because he impacted so many lives. I as a mother thank him for that. Our love and condolences go out to you and the rest of the family.

Jennie and Carlton (David) Walter
3304 North Ridge Road
Tallahassee,Florida

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

A true role model who will be missed. He set a high standard. Marsha, my prayers are with you and your family.....

Harry stood out among his peers who began to maturate in the late thirties. He continued to grow into a great educator, husband, and father. I am proud to have been a friend, an associate, and a brother.

Mr. Nims, far right, attending Black History Month Forum on March 7, 2008 at R. Frank Nims Middle School.

I am saddened by the passing of my "Uncle Nick"... May GOD continue to bless the family... I will always have fond memories of my personal time with the family.... I pray that his spirit is at peace.....

Love,
Robyn

To the family of Nick Nims, I am deeply sorry for your loss. My God strengthen and guide you during your time of grief.

Mr. Nims was my hero! I shed a tear when I heard of his passing. He will live in my hear forever. I first learned of Mr. Nims in 2007, when I was a 7th grader at Fairview Middle School. I had the pleasure of meeting him face to face in 2008, and talked with him several times over the telephone. He was so sharp for his age! He was kind sweet man, and I know that he is at peace and happy to be with his love Mrs. Nedra Nims once more. Stay strong family. I loved your father dearly as my hero and advocate.

Nikki and Marsha;
Please know that our prayers for comfort and strength are with you. Your dad was a remarkable man who will live on in the hearts and lives of thousands who were touched by him.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

We will always cherish the freindship and the warm reception we always received. Mr. Nims was one of my father's best friends and he will be missed by all of us. Thank you Nikki and Marsha for sharing him with us. He really was a special person.
Dwight A. Floyd and Family

The Nims Family, I was very sadden to learn of Coach Nims pasting. He was a good educator and a very knowledgable foot ball coach. The memories of Mr. Nims will live on with me forever .

My prayers are with you.

One of your students,

LeRoy(Tony) James
Houston , Texas

Nikki, Marsh, I pray for peace, comfort, strength and understanding for you both in this time of such a great loss. Dad was such an inspiration to so many people including myself. He will be missed. I love you all and stay strong.
Your Sister Carolyn

The Nims' Family, you are in my thoughts and prayers during your time of bereavement. The memories of Mr. Nims will live on forever...

With Deepest Sympathy,
Jerome A. Fitz and Family

To The entire family, Nikki & Marsha we send our deepest sympathy to each of you. I love you all very much and we have grat memories of your father's love and dedication to his family and to all of as the real Lincoln High School Tigers. You both have my prayers as you remember that the Christ who loves us is your Comforter.
Love,
Betty H. Harris Jacksonvlle, Fla

Nikki, Marsh, I pray for comfort, peace, strength and understanding for you in this time of such a great loss. Dad was inspirational to so many people especially me. Stay strong and pray much.

Love, Sister Carolyn

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Dear Marsha and Nikki,
I feel as if I have lost a member of my family, having spent many years growing up with the two of you. May you cherish the memories as I will of your dad and keep him alive in your hearts.

To the Nims family, as a member of Trinity United Presbyterian Church, all of the members pray for your family. We send our love and our prayers for your lost.

Deacon Lula Lewis Allen

Nikki and Marsha - Your father was special. His omnipresence had an overwhelmingly positive impact on so many of us. We will miss him. May God keep you in his grace and help you to find peace. Our prayers are with you and yours.

Tom & Carolyn Davis, Marlborough, MA

My grandmother, Hazel Dallis, was the bookkeeper at Fairview Middle School when Mr. Nims was the principal there and she thought so highly of him. I remember as a young girl going to work with her and I always wanted to see Mr. Nims. He always had such a presence about him and was never to busy to talk to me. God bless your family as you remember fondly the great man that he was!

Mr. Nims was an exceptional person and leader. He was one of the reasons reminiscing about my middle school days always brings a smile. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

"Please accept our deepest sympathy . We pray you will find peace during this difficult time." The Kershaw Family (Tallahassee, Fl.)

"Please accept our deepest sympathy. We pray you will find peace during this difficult time."

Nikki and Marshal, my deepest sympathy.

Raymond Chavis,
Fayetteville, NC

Nikki and Marshal -- I will always cherish the memory of your father. He was a great man and touched the lives of so many people. My thoughts and prayers are with you now and always

The Lincoln Room Museum and the entire Lincoln High family have lost a valuable resource.

Marsha, and Nikki "Liza"! Remarkably I was just speaking about your father and his positive influence and demeanor to all that he encountered. Lo and behold I find today that he's left us. May you guys and your families experience peace and inspiration for a long time to come in being a part of the GREAT LEGACY your father and your mom left behind as an example for ALL OF US TO FOLLOW. MAY GOD continue to richly bless each of you. Joanne Allen Howard

My deepest sympathies are with the family in your time of bereavement. Mr. Nims was my principal at Fairview Middle and exemplified the true meaning of a man. He was so special to me and many others that appreciated someone that demanded your best. I often saw him many years after middle school, during my high school and college years and he never forgot my name. My heart is breaking at the loss of such a magnificent man. He was truly one in a million.

As a pre-teenager at Fairview Middle School, Mr. Nims was a positive role model for all of us.

To the Nims Family,

Please accept our sincere sympathy at the passing of your beloved father, brother,grandfather,uncle and friend. 'Nick' will be sorely missed.

My brother and his family, LaSalle D. Leffall, Jr., and I feel almost like part of the family having grown up next door, as it were, (in Quincy, FL) to the Nims family.

We will keep the family in prayer.

Nikki and Marshal our deepest sympathy.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.