Jonathon D Nichols

Mr. Jonathon Daniel "Danny" Nichols, age 61 of Young Harris, GA lost his courageous battle with cancer on January 23, 2009. He was born to Ralph and Hazel (Coker) Nichols on June 13, 1947 in Clay County, NC. He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph Nichols, sisters, Doris Stegall and Glenda Shook. He was an Air Force veteran. He served during the Vietnam Era as an airplane mechanic, which led to his employment with Delta Airlines. After thirty-three years of employment with Delta Airlines, he retired to his birthplace of Young Harris, GA. He was a member of Stephens Masonic Lodge #414 in Young Harris, GA. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Hazel Nichols, of Young Harris, GA; wife, Mrs. Linda P. Nichols, of Young Harris, GA; daughter, Christia Nichols, of Kennesaw, GA; sons, Sean Nichols (Roni), of Thomasville, NC; Chad Nichols (Rhonda), of Braselton, GA; brother and sister-in-law, R. Terrell Nichols (Patricia), of Romulus, MI; sisters and brothers-in-law, Irma McClure (Carroll), of Hayesville, NC; Joanne Chamblee (James), of Gainesville, GA; two grandchildren, Keegan and Gabrielle Nichols, both of Thomasville, NC; and a number of nieces and nephews also survive. He also loved his two dogs, Lucky and Star. A memorial service was held on Sunday, January 25, 2009 at 2:00 PM from Old Union Baptist Church with Rev. Jimmy Hogsed and Rev. Jimmy Rogers officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to Old Union Baptist Church OLD cemetery fund, Young Harris, GA 30582 or Regency Hospice, P.O. Box 494, Hiawassee, GA 30546. Banister Funeral Home of Hiawassee in charge of arrangements.