James Walter 'Jim' Nichols

James Walter ‘Jim’ Nichols, age 72, of Wytheville, VA, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2017.  He was the son of the late Ray and Alma Osborne Nichols.  Jim was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, a retired Regional Sales Manager for General Shale Products, and also sold insurance.  Jim was a member of the Wytheville Lions Club, serving as past president and past district governor of Lions District 24 F.  He also held several positions for the Lions of Virginia and Lions International. Jim’s caring and compassionate spirit touched countless lives, especially those of children in need.  He was our coach, teacher, best friend, cheerleader, and biggest inspiration.  Jim made us all better people just by being in our lives and for that we will be forever grateful.  He is survived by his wife, Mary Nichols of Wytheville, VA; daughter, Elizabeth Nichols of Vinton, VA; son and daughter-in-law, James and Ausra Nichols of West Palm Beach, FL; granddaughter, Nina Nichols of Vinton, VA. Funeral service will be held at 11; 00 a.m. Saturday, February 11, 2017 at St. Paul United Methodist Church conducted by the Rev. Paul Longmire and Rev. Joe Mack Taylor.  The family will receive friends at the church from 9:30 a.m. until service time.  A graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m. at the Phillippi Cemetery, located in Mountain City, TN. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wytheville Lions Club, PO Box 291, Wytheville, VA 24382 or St. Paul United Methodist Church, 330 Church Street, Wytheville, VA 24382. Grubb Funeral Home of Wytheville, VA is in charge of the arrangements.  Condolences may be sent to the family at www.grubbfuneralhome.com. As requested, this obituary is a courtesy of Mountain City Funeral Home.