Nicholas , James Robert, 86, a resident of Greenville, AL died on Wednesday evening, July 7, 2021.  Funeral services will be held in the chapel of Dunklin Funeral Home on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Tommy Daniels officiating and Dunklin Funeral Home directing.  Burial will follow in Spring Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery.  The family will receive friends in the chapel one hour prior to funeral services.

Mr. Nicholas is preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Gibson Nicholas; parents, J.J. and Clara Andress Nicholas; and sister, Dorothy N. Brown.  He is survived by his sons, Randal Gibson (Connie) Nicholas and Roger Andress Nicholas; grandchildren, Marc Anthony (Hope) Nicholas, Stephen Todd (Marcey) Nicholas, and Lacey Nicole (Michael) Vick; great grandchildren, Mary Todd Nicholas, Allie Clark Nicholas, Sarah Allen Nicholas, Barron Laudicina, and Bryce Laudicina; sister, Agnes N. Miller and several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Nicholas was an active member of Spring Hill United Methodist Church and served his community through many worthy causes.  He was a proud Mason at the Eureka Lodge in Greenville as well as the Worthy Patron of the Eastern Star.  He was a Shriner where he filled many roles as an Easy Rider, Fire Chief and Road Runner.  He was also a member of the Scottish Rite.

Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children at donate.lovetotherescue.org.