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     Dorothy Evelyn Conner was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 She was born on December 7, 1914 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 She died on March 31, 1936 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 21.^3,4 She The funeral for Miss Dorothy Evelyn Conner, of Edgewood, who died yesterday morning in a local hospital following a brief illness, will be conducted this afternoon. Interment will be in Sherwood. Pallbearers will be: Bob Wheeler, Morris Stump, John James, Russell Reynolds, Jack Light and Jessie Britten. Flower bearers will be: Miss Warren, Mrs. Cromer, Mrs. Light, Mrs. E. C. Wright, Mrs. Brookner, Mrs. Robinson, Mrs. Shaw, Mrs. J. B. Wilson, Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Haley, Mrs. V. T. Doyle, Mrs. Sweeney, Mrs. Ragland, Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. W. M. Page, Mrs. Shepherd, Mary Shafer, Doris Moore, Jimmie Richardson, Mrs. Mahone, Dorothy Dean, Mrs. Stump, Claudine Poff, Mrs. McFalls, Mrs. Ware, Mrs. Dollle Woods and Neville Thacker. Surviving are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Conner, and three brothers and a sister, B. H. Conner, R. C. Conner and E. D. Conner and Mrs. Roy Shepherd. on April 1, 1936.⁴

     Chloe Dovie Austin Chloe's mother died when she was six weeks old and she was raised by her grandparents, William and Sarah Conner. She was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6,3 Her Social Security Number was 227-07-6576.⁷ She was born on November 4, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6,1,7,3 She married Clyde Harmon Board, son of Erasmus M. "Ras" Board and Laura Elizabeth DeWeese, on August 1, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of August 1, 1917,her married name was Board. Chloe Dovie Austin and Clyde Harmon Board were divorced before May 14, 1940.⁸ As of before 1960,her married name was Young.⁴ Chloe Dovie Austin married Unknown Young before 1960.⁴ As of November 5, 1960,her married name was Lassiter.⁴ Chloe Dovie Austin married John Wiley Lassiter on November 5, 1960 at Virginia Beach, Virginia.⁴ Chloe Dovie Austin and John Wiley Lassiter were divorced on July 22, 1971 at Virginia Beach, Virginia.⁹ Chloe Dovie Austin died on May 7, 1983 at Virginia Beach, Virginia, at age 84.^5,6,3

     Her Social Security Number was 223-30-6245.¹² Bette Blair "Betty" Nichols was born on August 8, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,8,7,12 She married Earl Vivian "E. V." Gillespie Jr. in October, 1948.^2,8,9 As of October, 1948,her married name was Gillespie.² Bette Blair "Betty" Nichols died on July 13, 2009 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 80.^8,13,12 She Bette Nichols Gillespie, 80, of Roanoke, died Monday, July 13, 2009. She was born August 8, 1928, daughter of the late Howard and Mada Nichols. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 56 years, E.V. Gillespie Jr., and a brother, Howard Nichols. Mrs. Gillespie retired from General Electric. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and greatgrandmother, and was very devoted to her family. She is survived by her children, Cynthia Porginski and her husband, Dane, of Greenville, S.C., Cydney Allen and her husband, Doug, of Roanoke, Earl Gillespie and his wife, Lisa, of Wilmington, N.C., grandchildren, Chad Porginski, Dana Cowden and husband, Ryan, Riann and Kyle Allen, Brandy Helton and her husband, Aaron, Mandi Gillespie, Ashley Champion and husband, Todd; great-grandchildren, Alexis Blair Helton, Luke Aaron Helton, and Noah Dane Cowden; brothers, Jimmy and Dosser Nichols; sisters, Frances Lucado, Barbara Hines and Peggy McCormick; several nieces and nephews and other family members. Special thanks to the staff and caregivers at The Court at Roanoke for the love and care that they gave our mother. on July 14, 2009.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 227-07-6874.⁹ Clyde Harmon Board was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,5,8 He was born on March 2, 1896 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,10,4,5 He married Chloe Dovie Austin, daughter of Eddie Wade Austin and Malisha Missouri Conner, on August 1, 1917 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ Clyde Harmon Board and Chloe Dovie Austin were divorced before May 14, 1940.¹¹ Clyde Harmon Board died on February 25, 1954 at Pilot, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 57.^2,5 He Clyde Board, 57, died at his home near Pilot yesterday. Surviving are a daughter, Miss Juanita Board, Florida; sons, Howard Board, Richmond, and H. C. Board, Norfolk; and his mother, Mr. Laura Austin, Pilot. Burial will be in the Wilson Cemetery at Terrys Fork. on February 26, 1954.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 223-12-1391.⁸ Clyde Harmon Board Jr. was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,9 He was born on October 4, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{2,6,10,9,3,11,8} He married Stella Eskline Wood on November 18, 1939 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,9 Clyde Harmon Board Jr. died on October 21, 2008 at Ocala, Marion Co., Florida, at age 90.^6,9,11,8 He Clyde H. Board Jr., 90, of Cherry Hill Estates died on Tuesday, October 21, 2008, in Ocala Fla. He was formerly of Glasgow, Va., Fort Myers, Fla., Decatur, Ill., Virginia Beach and Norfolk, Va. He was the son of Clyde Board Sr. and Chole Conner Board. He was born on October 4, 1918, in Floyd County, Va., and attended Christiansburg High School where he played football, baseball, basketball and he was on the boxing team. He was also a member of Masons Chapter in Lexington, Va. He served in the United States Marines near the end of World War II. He owned and operated Board Electric & Appliance Company on 35th Street and later on Ingleside Road during the 50's and 60's in Norfolk, Va. He was an electrician at the Virginian Railroad coal piers in Norfolk, Va. Following the merger of the Virginian with the Norfolk and Western, he serviced passenger trains and eventually moved to the Round House in Norfolk, Va. Later he was promoted and transferred to the Chicago, Ill., area as the Head Round House foreman. He eventually took a transfer to Decatur, Ill., where he was responsible for all the electrical work covering about five Midwest states for the railroad. He was also nominated as engineer of the year by the Illinois Power Company during his assignment in the Chicago area. He retired from the Norfolk and Western Railroad which later merger into the Norfolk and Southern after 33 years of service at the age of 57 and moved to his cattle farm in Glasgow, Va. He retired again moving to his Florida homes in the late 90's. He also helped resurrect the AARP Chapter in Lexington, Va., as well aided in forming the Chapters in Rockbridge and other surrounding counties while living in Glasgow. He also managed the men's fast pitch softball team from the Virginian Railroad for many years while living in Norfolk, Va. He is survived by his wife, Stella, of Ocala; his daughters, Patsy Smith, of Glasgow, Va., and Darleen Kessinger, of Helena, Ala; and sons, Clyde Board III, of Portsmouth, N.H., Howard Board, of Ellicott City, Md., and Fred Board, of Houston, Texas; four grandsons; seven granddaughters; two stepgranddaughters; and one stepgrandson; six greatgrandsons; six greatgranddaughters; two nieces; and two nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; sister, Junita; brother, Howard; and grandsons, Billy Smith and Chris Board. Graveside services will be held at the Wilson Cemetery in Check, Va. on October 24, 2008.⁶

     Juanita Blondine Board and George Houseman were divorced.² Juanita Blondine Board married George Houseman.^1,2 Juanita Blondine Board was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,10 Her Social Security Number was 282-40-0720.¹¹ Her married name was Houseman.¹ She was born on February 3, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,10,11,4 As of July 3, 1943,her married name was Hite.³ She married John Preston Hite on July 3, 1943 at Jefferson Co., Arkansas.³ Juanita Blondine Board married Clifford Eugene "Cliff" McClurg circa 1956.^2,12 As of circa 1956,her married name was McClurg.¹² Juanita Blondine Board and Clifford Eugene "Cliff" McClurg were divorced on February 25, 1963 at Lake Co., Ohio.¹² Juanita Blondine Board died on March 28, 1983 at Mayfield Heights, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, at age 62.^9,10,13

     His Social Security Number was 230-12-7140.¹¹ Howard Henry Board was buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles Co., California.^3,12 He was born on July 14, 1924 at Williamson, Mingo Co., West Virginia.^{1,11,2,4,5,12,6} He died on February 10, 1994 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 69.^11,2,3,5,12 He BOARD, Howard H. born July 14, 1924 in Williamson, West Virginia; a Whittier resident for 22 years; owner and President of Board Ford in Whittier; passed away on February 10, 1994. He is survived by brother, Clyde Harman Board Jr. and his wife, Stella; nine nieces and nephews: Clyde Harman Board III, Howard Edward Board, Fred Arthur Board, Darleen Faye Kessinger, Patricia Ann Smith, Gary McClurg, Holly Sue Tucker, Judy Mont, and John Roderick Houseman; nineteen grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Also sharing in this great loss is Lynda Wallace and her children, David and Kristen Gonzales and family; many close friends. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral services to be held at Hillside Chapel of Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier. on February 13, 1994.¹²

     Stella Eskline Wood was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on November 30, 1920 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^4,3,2 She married Clyde Harmon Board Jr., son of Clyde Harmon Board and Chloe Dovie Austin, on November 18, 1939 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of November 18, 1939,her married name was Board. Stella Eskline Wood died on April 26, 2014 at Rockbridge Co., Virginia, at age 93.^5,6,3 She Stella Wood Board, 93, of Glasgow, died Saturday, April 26, 2014. on April 27, 2014.⁵

     Armentia Jane Dale married Bubley Jackson "B. J." Mooney.¹ Her Social Security Number was 410-08-4522.² Her married name was Mooney. Armentia Jane Dale was born on November 4, 1895.² She died in February, 1984 at age 88.²

     Arlon Ernest Lancaster was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,11 He was born on September 26, 1915 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,10,4,11 He married Pauline Vera Poage, daughter of Chester Samuel Poage and Minnie A. Craghead, on March 1, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,12 Arlon Ernest Lancaster died on May 3, 1956 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 40.^3,11

     Pauline Vera Poage married James Lawrence.² Pauline Vera Poage was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4 Her Social Security Number was 231-24-1938.⁵ Her married name was Lawrence.² She was born on July 14, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,5,4 She married Arlon Ernest Lancaster, son of Lewis Harvey Lancaster and Pearl Virgie "Pearlie" Conner, on March 1, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of March 1, 1939,her married name was Lancaster. Pauline Vera Poage died on June 22, 2010 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 89.^2,5,4 She Pauline Poage Lancaster Lawrence, of Christiansburg, Va., was born on July 14, 1920, and passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, June 22, 2010, with her children by her side. The daughter of the late Chester Samuel and Minnie Craighead Poage, she is also preceded in death by her husbands; Arlon E. Lancaster and James Lawrence; one son, Edward Ernest Lancaster; and a brother and sister-in-law, Byron and JoAnn Poage. Surviving are her children and their spouses, Arlie Jean Lancaster Sutphin, Pasty Marie Lancaster Whitlow, Kenneth Ray Lancaster and his wife, Darlene, and William Earl Lancaster and his wife, Debbie; and daughter-in-law, Lois A. Lancaster. Also surviving are beloved 14 grandchildren; 17 greatgrandchildren; three greatgreat-grandchildren; and one brother and sister-in-law, Clarence and Geraldine Poage. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Mrs. Lawrence's care givers; Johnny and Rose Pfeiler, P.J. Bishop, Carilion Hospice and Dr. Thomas Mogan with Carilion Christiansburg Family Medicine. Pauline will be remembered for her love of flowers, gardening and great home cooking for all the family. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. on June 24, 2010.²

     Gabriella B. Sarah Skinner Went blind and lived with the family of daughter Martha Ellen in Clifton Forge, Virginia until her death.⁵ She was buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.⁶ She was born in 1825 at Virginia; Probably born in Amherst Co., VA.^7,6 She James W. Going had acted as security for William L. Watts when he posted bond to act as guardian to Gabriella Skinner. On page 116: "Galvilla Skinner, Guardian's Bond: Wm. L. Watts and Jas. Going, March 20, 1843, for Wm. L. Watts as guardian of Galvilla Skinner, orphan of Talipharo Skinner, deceased." on March 20, 1843 at Amherst Co., Virginia.⁴ As of April 25, 1843,her married name was Going.^1,8 She married James W. Going, son of Samuel Going and Wife Unknown, on April 25, 1843 at Amherst Co., Virginia; James W. Gowing and Gabriella Skinner were applicants for a marriage bond April 25, 1843, according to Amelia County, Virginia Marriage Bond No. 381. William L. Watts, guardian was a witness. Security witnesses were Alex S. Wood and Alex F. Blair (he was a son of Winston S. Blair, who was a son of Allen Blair and Mary Ann Staples).^1,8 Gabriella B. Sarah Skinner died in 1910 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.⁶

     Arlie Jean Lancaster was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,5 She married Lawrence Edward Sutphin.^6,3 Her married name was Sutphin. Arlie Jean Lancaster was born on July 5, 1939 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,3,5 She and Lawrence Edward Sutphin were divorced on August 12, 1998 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁸ Arlie Jean Lancaster died on January 11, 2016 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 76.^3,5 She Arlie Jean Sutphin, 76, of Christiansburg, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family members on Monday, January 11, 2016, at Lewis Gale Montgomery Hospital in Blacksburg. She was born to Arlon and Pauline (Poage) Lancaster on July 5, 1939, in Christiansburg. From her birth to her death, she nourished those around her with love. Arlie truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures – spending time with her children and grandchildren, chatting with friends, and working with her hands at Hardee's in downtown Christiansburg. She reached many in a deep and positive way. Arlie was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Sutphin; parents, Arlon and Pauline Lancaster; brothers, Eddie and Bill Lancaster; and son-in-law, Bobby VanDyke. She is survived by her sons, Larry Sutphin (Rhonda) of Christiansburg, Va., Paul Sutphin (Ron), of Wilmington, N.C., Daryl Sutphin (Steve) of Princeton, W.Va; daughters, Debbie VanDyke of Inman, S.C., Sherry Vaughn (Donald) of Inman, S.C., Carol Sutphin (Dorothy) of Christiansburg; grandchildren, Charles DiRico of Charlotte, N.C., Tony Rowland (Ashley) of Inman, S.C., Brooks Sutphin (Cheryl) of Christiansburg, Va., Lauren Sutphin (Carless) of Christiansburg, Va., Cody Vaughn of Inman, S.C; great-grandchildren, Alannah Clements of Roanoke, Va., Brooklyn Sutphin of Christiansburg, Va., Alexis Rowland of Inman, S.C., Colton Harris of Christiansburg, Va; brother, Kenny Lancaster (Darlene) of Christiansburg, VA; sister, Patsy Whitlow of Troutville, VA; special friend of the family, Leslie Hetherington; as well as her special cat and sleeping companion, Max. The family extends our gratitude to personal caregivers Anna Haga and Donna Robinette. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. on January 14, 2016.³

     His Social Security Number was 226-50-7472.⁹ Edward Ernest "Eddie" Lancaster was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹⁰ He was born on October 8, 1940 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^11,9,10,3,12 He married Lois Geraldine Alls on October 27, 1958 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^11,6 Edward Ernest "Eddie" Lancaster and Lois Geraldine Alls were divorced on September 22, 1977 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹² Edward Ernest "Eddie" Lancaster married Barbara Jean St. Clair on December 14, 1979 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ Edward Ernest "Eddie" Lancaster died on December 6, 2002 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 62.^1,9,10,4 He LANCASTER, Edward E., 62, of Christiansburg passed away Friday, December 6, 2002. Preceded in death by his father, Arlon Earnest Lancaster, he is survived by his mother, Pauline Lancaster Lawrence, Christiansburg; son, Michael Lancaster, North Carolina; daughter and son-in-law, Becky L. and Mark Coleman, Pulaski; a granddaughter, Moriah Coleman, Pulaski; mother of the children, Lois A. Lancaster, Christiansburg; sisters, Arlie Jean Sutphin, Christiansburg, Patsy Whitlow, Troutville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Kenny and Darlene Lancaster, Christiansburg, William "Bill" and Lena Lancaster, Salem; seven nieces and five nephews; several great nieces and great nephews. on December 8, 2002.¹

     William Earl "Bill" Lancaster was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁹ He was born on January 25, 1955 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4,9 He married Peggy Lee Roop on June 17, 1973 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ William Earl "Bill" Lancaster and Peggy Lee Roop were divorced on June 19, 2001 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹⁰ William Earl "Bill" Lancaster married Lena Mae Lytton on September 15, 2001 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ William Earl "Bill" Lancaster and Lena Mae Lytton were divorced on May 8, 2003 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹⁰ William Earl "Bill" Lancaster married Debra Lynn Phillips on February 11, 2005 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ William Earl "Bill" Lancaster died on September 28, 2013 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 58.^3,5,9 He William (Bill) E. Lancaster, 58, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 28, 2013. He was born on January 25, 1955, in Christiansburg, to the late Arlon and Pauline Lancaster. He retired from Yokohama Tire after 31 years of faithful service and was currently working with the City of Salem in fleet management. He also was an active member of the Oak Grove Church of the Brethren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Eddie Lancaster. Surviving family includes his wife, Debra Lancaster; daughters, Kim Lancaster and Laura Craddock and husband, Jeremy; stepdaughter, Kristi Anderson and husband, Brent; stepson, Travis Viars; grandchildren, Dezree, Devin, Sam, Eli, Andrew, Emma, and Nora; brother, Kenny Lancaster and wife, Darlene; sisters, Arlie Sutphin and Patsy Whitlow; and numerous nieces and nephews. on October 4, 2013.³

     Lawrence Edward Sutphin married Arlie Jean Lancaster, daughter of Arlon Ernest Lancaster and Pauline Vera Poage.^1,8 Lawrence Edward Sutphin was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,9,4 His Social Security Number was 228-38-0786.¹⁰ He was born on October 9, 1933 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^10,9,4,5,6 He and Arlie Jean Lancaster were divorced on August 12, 1998 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁷ Lawrence Edward Sutphin died on October 30, 2005 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 72.^1,10,9,2,4,5 He Lawrence Edward Sutphin, 72, of Christiansburg, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2005. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie and Esther Sutphin; brother, Lilbern Sutphin; and sister, Irene Jenkins. Survivors include his children, Debbie VanDyke of Christiansburg, Larry Sutphin of Christiansburg, Sherry and Donald Vaughn of South Carolina, Paul Sutphin of North Carolina, Daryl Sutphin of Christiansburg, Carol Sutphin of Elliston; mother of his children, Arlie Sutphin; sisters, Velt Linkous and Nina Sutphin of Christiansburg; grandchildren, Charles DiRico, Jr., Christiansburg, Tony Sutphin of South Carolina, Brooks Sutphin, Christiansburg, Lauren Sutphin, Christiansburg, Cody Vaughn of South Carolina; greatgrandchild, Brooklyn Sutphin of Christiansburg; special friends of the family, Dorothy Clements, Leslie Heatherington and Ron Wight. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. on November 1, 2005.¹

     His Social Security Number was 223-28-0744.¹⁵ Everett Lancaster was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^5,6,10,16 He Mr. Everett Lancaster, 49, of 123 Hillmount Dr., Salem, passed away Wednesday morning in a Roanoke hospital. He was an employee of the Salem Post Office. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Marion McNeil Lancaster; one daughter, Miss Donna Sue Lancaster of Roanoke, and one son, Douglas L. Lancaster, at home; one sister, Mrs. E. A. Martin of Christiansburg, Va. Internment in Cedar Lawn Burial Park.⁶ He was born on May 19, 1924 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^15,4,5,7,17 He married Marion Jean McNeil, daughter of Samuel Eldridge "Sam" McNeil and Eugenia Clarice Whitenack, on April 20, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,18,10} Everett Lancaster died on May 1, 1974 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 49.^4,5,6,7,10

     James Russell "Jimmy" Nichols was born on January 16, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 He married Nancy Lynn Garst on July 8, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,14 James Russell "Jimmy" Nichols died on February 15, 2017 at Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee, at age 80.⁶ He James Russell [Jimmy] Nichols, 80, passed away February 15, 2017 in Memphis, TN. The family will receive friends from 1:30 p.m. until his memorial service begins at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, February 25 at Memorial Park Funeral Home. Jimmy was the sixth of seven children of the marriage of Howard C. and Mada C. Nichols of Roanoke, VA. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Air Force Major Howard Berkley Nichols of Aberdeen, MS; sisters, Francis N. [Ralph] Lucado of Largo, FL and Betty N. [E.V] Gillespie and brother, Howard [Betty] Berkley Nichols of Roanoke, VA. Jimmy is survived by his wife of 57 years, Nancy; two sons, James Russell Nichols Jr. of Memphis, TN and Timothy W. [Tracy] Nichols of Ripley, TN; grandsons, Cole and Tyler Nichols of Chattanooga, TN and Jacob Nichols of Chattanooga, TN; granddaughters, Ashlee Nichols of Lebanon, TN and Shelby Nichols of Ashville, NC; sisters, Barbara N. [Charles] Hines of Atlanta, GA and Peggy N. [Robert] McCormick of Roanoke, VA; and brother, Irvin Dosser [Ernestine] Nichols of New Castle, VA. Jimmy grew up in Roanoke, VA and was educated in the Roanoke city school system. He graduated from Jefferson High School in 1955. His higher education began at Roanoke College in Salem, VA, while under a track scholarship, in pre-engineering. He continued on to Blacksburg, VA where he received his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech in 1960. Jimmy loved sports and played fast pitch softball and coached baseball and football in his earlier life. In later life he played golf at as often as he could. Jimmy began his employment career with the Boeing Co. in Seattle,WA and Kimball Neb and then to Huntsville, AL working on the Nasa Apollo Mission Projects, which he loved. Jimmy then worked for the U.S Postal Service in Memphis, TN until his retirement in 2001. A special note from his granddaughter, Shelby Nichols --- In honor of the patriarch of our family, and the most intelligent man I've ever known... I wanted to take a moment to mention his life's work. Back in the day, my grandfather traveled around the nation installing minutemen missiles in the ground. He also wrote the engineering manuals for NASA, specifically for the Apollo 11 rocket mission to the moon (the rover included). The way I understand it, he laid the groundwork for developing control system strategies that they still reference today. on February 22, 2017.⁶