James W. ‘Jim’ Nichols, age 76, of Quincy, died on Saturday, June 22, 2024 in his home. He was born on February 15, 1948 in Quincy the son of Merle and Elizabeth (Achilles) Nichols.
Jim was a 1966 graduate of Christian Brothers High School. He married Barbara Smith on February 18, 1967. She preceded him in death on March 4, 2005.

Jim worked for Electric Wheel for 12 years. He then worked in Maintenance for the Quincy Public School System’s Bus Barn for many years until his retirement. He was of the Catholic Faith and had been active in the St. Mary Holy Name Society. Jim enjoyed bowling, shooting pool and woodworking. Along with his wife, he was co-owner of the Boot Kickers in Hannibal, MO and Adams County. For many years he participated in the ‘Ride for the Relay’ motorcycle run to raise funds for cancer research. Jim and Barbara were also foster parents in the Quincy area for many years.

Jim is survived by:
HIS CHILDREN: Jeff Nichols, Nancy Poellot (Dave), Tara Huseman (Randy), Jill Baker (Bruce), David Nichols (Jessica) and Kenny Nichols (Caren).
GRANDCHILDREN: Rachel, Alyssa, Anna and Carter; Nathanael (Kassandra), Ethan, Seth and Arianna; Alexis and Parker; Skye (Sid), Syrus, Sebastian and Stormie; and McKenna.
Numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives also survive.

In addition to his wife, Jim was also preceded in death by his parents and a sister Judy Scott.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Interment in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 12:00 noon until the time of the services at 1:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Blessing Foundation for Palliative Care. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.