Chester William Nichols

   Walhalla – Chester William Nichols, 86, husband of Margaret Mulkey Nichols of 210 N. Kenneth Street, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at Fleetwood Health and Rehab.

 

   A native of Oconee County, he was the son of the late Floyd Jackson Nichols and Margie Ella Owens Nichols.  Chester retired from the Walhalla Fire Department after 32 years of service. Mr. Nichols was a Veteran, having served in the South Carolina Army National Guard.

 

   Survivors include, sister, Jo Ellen Stroup and husband Gary of Piedmont; six nephews and 1 niece.  

 

   In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers, Walter Nichols, Verner Nichols; sister, Jeanette Burrell.

 

   A graveside service will be held 3:30 pm, Friday, April 26, 2019 at Oconee Memorial Park. Mr. Nichols will lie in state Friday, April 26, 2019, 1:00 pm- 2:45 pm at Sandifer Funeral Home.

 

   The family is at their respective homes. Flowers are accepted or memorials in his memory may be made to Tamassee DAR School, PO Box 8, Tamassee, SC 29686  Condolences may be expressed online by visiting www.sandiferfuneralhome.com

 

SANDIFER FUNERAL HOME IS ASSISTING THE FAMILY