John Daryl Nichols, Sr., 74, of Franklin NC, went to be with his Heavenly Father December 9, 2022. Born in Princeton, West Virginia on January 4, 1948 he was the son on the late Lloyd L. Nichols and Eva Mae Gordon Nichols. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death my his oldest son, Luke Nichols; sister, Bonnie Thomas, and brother Leon Nichols. Left to cherish his memory are sons Johnie Nichols and Austin Nichols; daughter, Mishone Nichols, brother, Phil Wilson and wife Geraldine; sister Sherria Christian and husband Phillip, and a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was a superintendent for construction and loved working with his hands. He also loved fishing and yard selling. He was always full of humor and laughs and never meet a stranger. No local services are planned. Moffitt Family Funeral Care is honored to serve John's family.