of Jonesboro, AR
July 29, 1947 - December 7, 2016
Jimmy Lee Nichlos Sr., 69, of Jonesboro, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born July 29, 1947 in West Memphis to Ed and Frances Taylor Simmerson. Jimmy was a welder with Delta Inc., he attended Victory Lighthouse Church and was a active in the Moose Lodge, he also enjoyed music, fishing, hunting, wrestling and his family. Jimmy was also a foster parent.
Preceding him in death, his parents; wife, Lucinda Dunlap Nichlos; brothers, Ray Simmerson and Lewis Simmerson.
Survivors include his life partner, Edith Smith; sons, Jimmy Lee Nichlos Jr., Tony Nichlos; daughters, Shelley Johnston, Stacy Hudson, Tonya Clemons, Kim Carter and Terri Ellis; grandchildren, Christopher Carter, Katlin Nichols, David Straub, Michael Chapman II, Heather Chapman, Logan Nichlos, Hunter Ellis, Austin Ellis, Danelle Chaffin, Serrena Gragg, Amiee Nichlos ,Brenna McNeese, Kailee James, Teegan Johnston; Jimmy Jr. and Debra's children, Jessica, Julia, Jeaneane, Margurite, Justin, Amber, Deandrea and 95 foster children; brothers, Will Simmerson, Terry Simmerson, Jeff Simmerson; sisters Beatrice Simmerson and Lula Simmerson.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 10 at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home Chapel at 10:00 AM.
Visitation will be from 9:30 AM until time of service.
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3 Condolence(s)
Kurt
Friday, December 9, 2016
It was a honor to know you Mr. Nichols. You were a stand up guy and a man of Honor. I will never forget you sir.
Wes Henry
Friday, December 9, 2016
Rest In Peace Jim,
I have found myself wishing i could have had one more chance to sit and talk, one more chance to sit and listen as you played guitar and encouraged some of the worst singing i am sure you ever heard. words can not begin to even express how thankful I am to you and Cindy for taking me in all those years ago and making me a part of your family.
Jimmy, Tony, Tonya, Shelly, Stacy, & Kim. you are all in my prayers and thoughts.
Bridgett
Thursday, December 8, 2016
Rest in peace Uncle Jimmy!
I want to share a few great memories I will always cherish. I can remember when we were really really young. We had Christmas over at my grandmothers. She lived in a small house and our family was huge so we weren't aware Uncle Jimmy wasn't in the house. Next thing we know... In comes Santa. We were all excited that is until we realized it was him hahaha. The adults tried to convince us differently but we all knew. Something else I will hold dear is the many hours we all sang while he picked his guitar. It didn't matter if it was the holiday's, a family reunion or just a family get together. He always brought his guitar so we could all sing along and yes we all wanted a turn.
To all of my cousins... Remember the good times forget the bad. My thoughts and prayers are with each and every one of you! Love - Bridgett