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Jerry L. Nichols

1939 - 2009

BORN

1939

DIED

2009

Jerry Nichols Obituary

Jerry Lee Nichols, age 70, of Carrollton, O., passed away Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009, in Mercy Medical Center in Canton, O.
He was born March 19, 1939, in Dennison, O. He was the son of the late Oakie A. and Ada A. (Rutledge) Nichols. He was retired from the Carroll County Highway Department, where he had been superintendent. After his retirement from the highway department, he had worked for Huebner Chevrolet delivering cars. He was a member of Carrollton First United Methodist Church, Carroll County Antique Tractors Collectors Club, Carrollton Masonic Lodge No. 124 F.A.M., Carrollton Ruritans, Minerva Lodge No. 123 R.A.M. and Loyalty Council No. 146.
Jerry married Alberta Mae Carr on June 5, 1959, who survives along with two sons, Scott A. (Chris) Nichols of Carrollton, O., and Mark (Kim) Nichols of Marysville, O.; two daughters, Jeri Nichols Riffle of Columbus, O., and Becky (Mike) Marteney of Bellevue, O.; one brother, Jack (Barbara) Nichols of Robertsville, O.; one sister, Patty (Clyde) Campbell of Carrollton, O.; seven grandchildren, Mycala, Ellie, Hannah and Brittany Nichols, Trent and Taylor Marteney and Matt Riffle.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Bill Nichols, and one sister, Jenny Lu Dye.
Funeral Service will be Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009, at 11 a.m. in Allmon-Dugger-Cotton Funeral Home with Pastor Dan Loomis officiating. Calling hours will be Monday, Dec. 14, 2009, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. with Masonic services at 5:45 p.m. at the funeral home.
Allmon-Dugger-Cotton
(330) 627-2121

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Published by The Times Reporter on Dec. 13, 2009.

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Lisa Swaney

December 16, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Carolyn Pozderac

December 15, 2009

Dear Nichols Family,
So sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. I have many fond memories of growing up with your family. My best to all of you. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Carolyn Pozderac

Ruby Jane Moore-Truesdale

December 15, 2009

Dear Abby and children,
I am so sad about the loss of such a good man. I loved Jerry, he was always my buddy when we were growing up. We babsat with Patti together, and got into trouble together. I look forward to looking for him in Heaven.
His cousin,

Mary Ann Heft

December 15, 2009

Dear Abby, Jeri, Scott, Mark, Becky and families, I am so sorry for your loss. Jerry was a wonderful man and I know you will miss him every day. Please take comfort in knowing that he is no longer suffering. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

December 14, 2009

Abby, Was so sorry to hear of Jerry passing away . I will truly miss his everlasting smile and outlook on life. Our loss is heavens' gain.

God Bless, Bill and Sue Yoder

December 14, 2009

Abby, Mary Ann and I send our sympathy to you and your family. I sure will miss his good natured laugh and his friendship all these years,
Love and God Bless
Larry and Mary Ann Dugger

December 14, 2009

Dear Abby,
Gene and I send our deepest sympathy to you and your family. May God hold you in his arms.
Love,
Julie and Gene Shuman

Cathy, Mike, Jacob, Anna McNabb

December 14, 2009

Mark and Kim, Hannah, Brittany, Jeri Ann, Matt and family....our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort, peace, joy and laughter in the memories your dad and Grandfather gave you.

Christine Johnson

December 14, 2009

Abby,
Jack, Liz and I are so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. Jerry is at peace now; God loves and is taking care of him, as He will all of us. Dad and Mom (Ben & Donna Strohmeyer),my parents, love Jerry and you very much. Jerry will be missed by so many. If you need anything, please, never hesitate to call Donna or me!
Fondly,
Christine Lee (Strohmeyer) soon-to-be Brown.

Romona Compton

December 14, 2009

Jeri
So sorry to hear about your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Romona

Amber and Kara at Gabrail Cancer Center

December 14, 2009

You are in our thoughts and prayers! We loved the time we spent with you and Jerry. You will always be in our hearts!

December 13, 2009

Abby, You have our deepest sympathies.
Jerry was a great guy.
Harold and Barb Laizure
Mesquite, Nevada 89027

Dianna and Dave Miskimen

December 13, 2009

Our prayers go out to you Abby and family, for the loss of Jerry. I remember him as a man always laughing. His laugh was all you needed to make you feel good when around him. He is in a much better place now, God bless

Christine Nichols

December 13, 2009

My deepest sympathies. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Christine

KAREN BRUMBAUGH

December 13, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Trena DeCandia

December 13, 2009

Aunt Abby, Jeri, Becky, Scott, Mark (and families) I am so sorry for your loss! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all! Love, Trena, Joe, William and Michael

Bob & Elsie Borland

December 13, 2009

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

LISA BARBER

December 13, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

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