Norman “Jack” McNichols, 91, of Laurelville went to be with the Lord peacefully, at his residence surrounded by his family on Monday, August 17, 2015. He was born on November 28, 1923 in Hocking County to Lemuel and Nina (Hart) McNichols. On October 9, 1948 he married his beloved wife; Frances (Wagner) McNichols. Jack was a WWII Navy Veteran where he served from 1943-1946 on the USS Zauiak. He loved to go to church where he was a member of Stump Run Gospel Tabernacle, was an avid speaker for Christ and had a lifetime career in the lumber business and was co-owner of McNichols & McNichols Lumber Company for many years. Jack was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 55 years; Frances McNichols, daughter; Norma McNichols, brother; Albert McNichols and a sister; Virginia Nelson. He is survived by daughter; Jackie (Tom) Hunt of Circleville, sons; William (Karen) McNichols of Circleville, Rick (Sue), Timothy (Carol) and Jerry (Brenda Estep) McNichols all of Laurelville, brothers; Paul (Janice) McNichols of Ocklawaha, FL, Dallas (Jane) McNichols of Laurelville, Gerald McNichols of Circleville, sisters; Mildred Hartshorn of Laurelville, Imo Jean McNichols of Laurelville, Dorothy Vincent of Amanda, Goldie Meuller of Circleville and Barbara (George) Myers of Circleville. Funeral service will be held on Friday, August 21, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Wellman Funeral Home, Laurelville with Pastor James Vandagriff officiating. Burial will be in Green Summit Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home in Laurelville on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8.
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