John Kenneth Nichols, 74, a resident of Cleveland passed away Friday, October 16, 2015 at a local health care facility. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oliver Nichols, and Dovie Stewart Nichols, wife Florine Bryson and Gladis Gee Nichols; brother, Richard Nichols; sister, Alice Lawson. Survivors include one brother, Melvin Nichols; several nieces and nephews; Randy Lawson, Lisa Lawson, Judith Lawson. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 19, 2015 at Ralph Buckner Funeral Home with Pastor Grady Simpson officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Nichols family guestbook at www.ralphbuckner.com.