Minor “Red” Nichols, Sr. Norfolk, Virginia Obituary

Minor “Red” Nichols, Sr.

Minor J. “Red” Nichols, Sr., of Norfolk, VA, passed away on May 2, 2022. Born in Roanoke, VA, on January 14, 1934, Frank and Lonia Nichols, he was preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers, 4 sisters, son, Mark and two grandsons, Robert and Ryan. Survivors include the love of his life and wife of 69 years, Ann; sons, Jeff and wife, Judy, Mike, and Marty and wife, Shelly; daughters, Donna and husband, Denny, and Susie and husband, Larry ; daughter-in-law, Jody; 14 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. Red retired after 30 years of service from Southern Amusements. The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Dr. Chapel on Friday, May 6, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel at 12 p.m. followed by interment at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.
January 14, 1934 - May 2, 202201/14/193405/02/2022
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Minor J. “Red” Nichols, Sr., of Norfolk, VA, passed away on May 2, 2022. Born in Roanoke, VA, on January 14, 1934, Frank and Lonia Nichols, he was preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers, 4 sisters, son, Mark and two grandsons, Robert and Ryan. Survivors include the love of his life and wife of 69 years, Ann; sons, Jeff and wife, Judy, Mike, and Marty and wife, Shelly; daughters, Donna and husband, Denny, and Susie and husband, Larry ; daughter-in-law, Jody; 14 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. Red retired after 30 years of service from Southern Amusements. The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Dr. Chapel on Friday, May 6, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel at 12 p.m. followed by interment at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.

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May
06
Visitation
Friday, May 06 2022
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home
8464 Tidewater Drive
Norfolk, VA 23518
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May
06
Service
Friday, May 06 2022
12:00 PM
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8464 Tidewater Drive
Norfolk, VA 23518
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Final Resting Place
Forest Lawn Cemetery
8100 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA 23505
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