James Raymond William Nickols

He graduated from Wayne High School in 1960, where he lettered in football. Right after, he joined the Air Force and served four years overseas. Following his military service, he worked for ITT, where he built radio and tv towers across the nation.

On Valentines’ Day, 1970, his daughter, Anita Johanna was born. Three years later he had his son, Jerome Phillip. He worked for Millard Public Schools for over 20 years and retired at the age of 58.

Family was always the most important to him. He made sure to attend all of his grandchildren’s school activities and sporting events. When Anita deployed to Iraq in 2010, he was a fulltime caregiver to his youngest granddaughter, Mallory.

His passions in life include the pride he took in his yard, flowers and gardens, feeding the birds and squirrels on his patio and sitting outside to chat with the neighbors. The Huskers were constantly on the screen and cooking soups in the winter was a must. He was always prepared with a welcome mat and a cookie for anyone who came to his house. He will truly be missed by many people but will forever be in the hearts of his family and his legacy of being an amazing son, brother, father, grandfather and great-grandfather will continue.

James is preceded in death by his Parents, Raymond and Leora Nickols; and Sisters, Wauneita, Lavonne and Joan.

He is survived by his Children, Anita (William) Hays, Jerome (Fernanda) Nickols; Grandchildren, Marlenna, Michael, Mallory and Beatriz; Great-Grandchildren, Mackenzee, Maison, Maizee and Malix; and Sisters, Lorraine and Ethel.

A memorial service for James will be held Friday, October 7, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Kahler-Dolce Mortuary, 441 North Washington Street, Papillion, Nebraska 68046. A private family burial will take place at the Omaha National Cemetery.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.KahlerDolceMortuary.com for the Nickols family.