Cecil Ray Nichols, 82, of Milton, WV passed away April 12, 2022 at Cabell Healthcare in Culloden, WV.
He was born March 26, 1940 in Clendenin, WV and was the son of the late Otto and Della Jett Nichols.
Ray was a graduate of Walton High School and a member of Sunrise Temple Baptist Church at Yates Crossing in Milton, WV. He had worked in the oilfield and retired from Arrow Concrete as a concrete driver. Ray enjoyed his two cats, gardening in his yard and collecting antiques.
Left behind to cherish his memory, is his wife Betty Marks Nichols of Milton, WV; five children, Mike Nichols (Liz) of Radcliff, KY, Kris Holbert of Milton, WV, Steve Nichols (Cathy) of Huntington, WV, Matt Nichols of Clarksburg, WV and Bryan Nichols of Beckley, WV; sister, Jean Payne of Clendenin, WV; and four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Mark Nichols; grandson, Eric Nichols; son-in-law, Jerry Holbert; and three siblings Everett and Dewey Nichols and Ruby Myers.
A graveside service will be 1:00 P.M. ~ April 14, 2022 at Looney Cemetery in Walton, WV with Reverend Mark Finley officiating. Arrangements provided by Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, WV. The family would like to give a special thank you to the staff at Cabell Healthcare for all their wonderful care over the last few years. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.taylorvandalefuneralhome.com