He was born July 27, 1960, a son of Mary Whipkey Nichols and the late Jay A. Nichols.

He was a valued employee of Overhead Door Co. of Parkersburg, WV with 25+ years of service. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting.

He is survived by sons, Zachary Cronin and Christopher Gambardella; daughter, Ashley Cronin; brothers, Steven J. Nichols and David Nichols; sister, Loretta Hines; aunts, Edna C. Whipkey and Maxine Green; uncles, Ken Whipkey and F.D. Whipkey.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by wife, Regina Cronin.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 19, 2015, at Five Forks Community Church at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Alfred Hickman and Rev. Tim Hickman officiating.

Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, is assisting the Nichols family with final arrangements.