He was born March 8, 1981 at Spencer, the son of Mitchell A. and Deborah S. Rhodes Nichols.

Jason was a pipe liner. He was a 1999 graduate of Roane County High School and a graduate of the Lincoln Welding School, Cleveland, Ohio. Jason was the former owner of J's Pawn Shop, Ripley. He enjoyed hunting and spending time around a campfire with his friends.

In addition to his parents, survivors include his daughter, Alexis Marie Nichols; sister and brother-in-law, Amanda and Allen Kyer; a special niece, Ali Nichole Kyer; maternal grandmother, Bille Nichols.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Waldo Nichols; maternal grandparents, Cecil and Nina Rhodes.

A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, March 25 at the John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with 'Chappie' Linda Nichols McCarty officiating.

There will be a gathering of family and friends from 2-4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Condolences may be Shared at   www.taylorfuneralhomeinc.com