James "Jim" Nichols....Age 53

VISITATION: 6-8 PM WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2015
EDDY-BIRCHARD FUNERAL HOME

SERVICE: 1 PM THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2015
EDDY-BIRCHARD CHAPEL

BURIAL: RICHMOND CEMETERY, RICHMOND, KANSAS

MEMORIAL: JIM NICHOLS MEMORIAL FUND

Memorials may be sent in care of:
Eddy-Birchard Funeral Home
P.O. Box 430
Osawatomie, KS 66064

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James “Jim” Darren Nichols age 53, of Parker, Kansas died Friday, November 27, 2015 at his home.

Jim was born May 18, 1962 in Ottawa, Kansas the second child of five born to Jack and Donnie Mae (Schmoe) Nichols. He grew up in Richmond, Kansas where he attended grade school and Central Heights High school.

Jim was united in marriage to Penny Criqui, the marriage later ended in divorce.

Jim was the proud father of three daughters Toni, Ashlee and Kylee.

On May 29, 1998 Jim was united in marriage to Carol Ann Coureton in Mound City, Kansas. They made their home in Parker, Kansas.

In the early 1980’s Jim moved to Ottawa, Kansas where he was employed by Main Street Refinishing. He worked there for more than 20 years. He later went to work for Estes Casket Company in Osawatomie, Kansas for over 5 years until the company closed its doors. He then went to work for M.A.E. Resources working as a pumper in the oil fields.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Lance Nichols and one sister Teresa Kennedy.

Jim is survived by his wife Carol of the home, three daughters Toni (Chris) Wells of Pomona, KS, Ashlee Nichols of Parker, KS, and Kylee (Jake) Wilson of Paola, KS. Two step sons: Bryan (Anne) Fultz of Overland Park, KS and Brock Fultz of Fort Scott, KS. One sister Kim Powell of Princeton, KS and one brother Justin Nichols of Richmond, KS. Ten grandchildren along with many other family members and a lifetime of friends.