(Jim) of Seven Lakes died at his home on Monday, February 22. A Celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
Mr. Nichols was born in Elsmere, Delaware. He graduated from DuPont High School and the University of Delaware and earned a Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Illinois.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Cathie; two sons, Jeff and Scott; one daughter, Patricia; 2 granddaughters, Emily and Jessica and one great granddaughter, Eleanor.
He worked for Union Carbide and Rhone-Poulenc for many years, which resulted in assignments of two years in Switzerland and three years in France. The Nichols retired to Seven Lakes in 1994. They attended Our Savior Lutheran Church and volunteered at the Coalition for Human Care.
Online condolences may be left at: www.bolesfuneralhome.com
Boles Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc.in Seven Lakes will be assisting the family.