James Nichols, age 84, of Middletown, OH, died Thursday September 13, 2018 at home. He was born in Sneedville, Tennessee on October 2, 1933 to Creed and Carrie (Weston) Nichols. James served in the Army and he was employed with Armco Steel for several years. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Marty, and several brothers and sisters. James is survived by grand daughter, Jordan (Chuck) Lambert; step son, Ricky Goins, 2 great grandchildren, Colton and Walker and a sister, Wanda Sue Keller. Funeral services are 1:00 pm Tuesday September 18, 2018 at Breitenbach Anderson Funeral Home 517 S. Sutphin Street Middletown, OH with Pastor Josh Watson officiating. Burial will be in Butler County Memorial Park with military honors. Please visit www.breitenbach-anderson.com to send an online condolence. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Assoc. 31 W. Whipp Rd. Dayton, Ohio 45459