Nicely, William Jake, 71, of Ashland, Virginia, died on Friday, July 18, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Leona Nicely; children, Steven Nicely (Catherine), Katherine Nicely (Scott) and David Nicely (Cheryl); grandchildren, Jessica, Taylor, Emma, Rachel, and Ben; eleven brothers and sisters; and his cat, Lottie. Services will be held Tuesday, July 22nd at 11:00 a.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home, Reid Chapel, 412 S. Washington Highway, Ashland, VA 23005. Interment will be private. Memorial gifts may be made to Bon Secours Hospice, 8580 Magellan Parkway, Richmond, VA 23227.