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Kester L. NICHOLS

Kester L. NICHOLS

Male 1937 - 2008  (70 years)

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  • Name Kester L. NICHOLS 
    Born 4 Jun 1937  [1
    Gender Male 
    Occupation RJF International, formerly B.F. Goodrich (27 yrs, retired)  [2
    Residence Cairo, Ritchie Co, WV Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 3
    Died 30 Apr 2008  Cairo, Ritchie Co, WV Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 4
    Notes 
    • Kester L. Nichols, 70, of Cairo, passed away April 30, 2008, at his residence.

      He was born in Ritchie County, a son of the late Clyde R. Nichols and Alice I. (Midcaff) Nichols. Kester retired from RJF International, formerly B.F. Goodrich, after 27 years of service. He enjoyed hunting and spending time outdoors, especially with his family having cookouts and relaxing at the family farm.

      He is survived by three daughters, Petite “Pete” Shultz of Harrisville, Tamara “Tammy” Longfellow of Harrisville and Danella “Danny” Ross of Cairo; three sisters, Sharon Hubert of Harrisville, Carolyn Pierson of Alliance, Ohio, and Shirley Jonas of Cairo; brother, John Paul Nichols of Ky.; and three grandchildren, Jasmin Ross, Ian Ross and Brady Shultz.

      In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Bonita (Chapman) Nichols, in 2002.

      Following his wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral. His cremated remains will be scattered on the family farm in Ritchie County at a later date.

      A luncheon and time of fellowship for family and friends will be at 12:30 p.m. May 17, 2008, at the Community Building in Cairo.

      Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, is assisting the family with arrangements.
    Person ID I60617  Doddridge County Roots
    Last Modified 2 Nov 2009 

    Father Clyde R. NICHOLS,   b. CA 1915, Wood Co, WV Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Mother Alice Isabel MIDKIFF,   b. 4 Apr 1914, Florida Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Dec 1979  (Age 65 years) 
    Family ID F25137  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Bonita Yvonne CHAPMAN,   b. 19 Nov 1938, Doddridge Co, WV Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 May 2002, Cairo, Ritchie Co, WV Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 63 years) 
    Married CA 1959  [3
    Children 
    +1. Petite Fawn NICHOLS,   b. 18 Oct 1959, Parkersburg, Wood Co, WV Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 Oct 2011, Morgantown, Monongalia Co, WV Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 52 years)
     2. Living
    +3. Living
    Family ID F25136  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Sources 
    1. [S15] Social Security Death Index.

    2. [S14] Obituary.

    3. [S692] Obituary of wife.

    4. [S1752] Obituary - At home.