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Obituary for Loyd E. Nichols
Loyd E. Nichols, age 56, of Cumberland, Ohio, died Thursday, June 18, 2009, at OSU Medical Center in Columbus. He was born October 13, 1952, in Zanesville, son of the late Dr. Stanley Ernest and F. Elva Burton Nichols. He was a 1970 graduate of Caldwell High School, and he received an associates degree in applied science from Zane State. He was formerly employed as a dozer operator for Central Ohio Coal Company, and he was currently employed as an operator for the Jefferson Water and Sewer District in Blacklick. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Byesville. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one brother, Harold Nichols, and one nephew, Derek Nichols. Surviving are his wife, Faith D. Doan Nichols, whom he married November 2, 1991; his step-mother, Mina Nichols of the home; two daughters, Melissa (David) Heppner of Fairborn and Jessica (Jared) Winkleman of Pleasant City; one son, Larry W. Thompson of Cumberland; five grandchildren, Reid and Emma Heppner, Jarica and Jaelee Winkleman, and Lexi Thompson; and two special cousins, Gary St. Clair of Plain City and Nancy Secrest of Hoskinsville. Friends may call Sunday, June 21, 2009, from 2-4 qnd 6-8PM at McVay-Perkins Funeral Home, 416 East Street, Caldwell, where the funeral service will be held Monday, June 22 at 1PM with Pastor Dennis Rost officiating. Burial will follow at Sharon Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cumberland Volunteer Fire Department, 444 W. Main Street, Cumberland, Ohio, 43732.
