Michael Davis Nichols

Michael Davis Nichols obituary, South Boston, VA

Michael Davis Nichols

Michael Nichols Obituary

Visit the Powell Funeral Home, Inc. website to view the full obituary.

Michael Davis Nichols of Halifax, VA passed away Monday, August 26, 2024 at the age of 61. He was born in Halifax, VA on October 18, 1962 to Faye Bennett Nichols and the late Davis Nichols. He was married to Kimberly Stephens Nichols who survives.

He was a dedicated Deacon at Hunting Creek Baptist Church. Michael worked as a Control Room Operator at Mecklenburg Power Station from its opening to its closing. Following this, he served as a heavy machine operator with H&M Logging, Inc. He passionately loved operating heavy equipment, farming, grilling, listening to Bluegrass Music, and time spent with family and friends.

 Left to cherish his memory:

His Wife of 39 years

Kimberly Stephens Nichols of Halifax

His Children

Emily Nichols Smith (Aaron) of Halifax

Carol Anne Nichols of Salisbury, MD

William Owen Nichols (Crissa) of Kannapolis, NC

Four Grandchildren

Avery and Olivia Powell of Halifax

Kayla and Logan Ball of Kannapolis, NC

His Mother

Faye Nichols Baker of Keysville, VA

Siblings

Mark Nichols (Teresa) of Clover

Crystal Barton (Michael) of Green Bay, VA

Host of Nieces and Nephews

 

A funeral service will be held Friday, August 30, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. at the Powell Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Clinton McKinney conducting the service. Burial to follow in Hunting Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

 The family will receive friends Friday, one hour prior to the service at Powell Funeral Home.

 For memorials, please consider Hunting Creek Baptist Church, 4055 Hunting Creek Rd., Nathalie, VA 24577.

 Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfuneralinc.com.

 Arrangements entrusted to Powell Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Powell Funeral Home, Inc.

1603 Wilborn Avenue, South Boston, VA 24592

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