James Edward Nichols
James Edward Nichols, 90, of Oxford, died May 19, 2018. He was born in Winborn and graduated from Potts Camp High School, Northwest and Ole Miss. He was a teacher, coach and principal at Big Creek, Taylor, Eupora, Vardaman, Wood Junior College, and Ole Miss. He was famous in Tennessee Walking Horse circles.
A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 21, at Holly Springs Funeral Home.
He leaves his wife, Dr. Jean Simmons Nichols; one daughter, Karla Nichols Massey (Randy); two sons, Ron Nichols of Oxford, and Mike Nichols (Terri Matthew) of Temple, Texas; two grandsons and two great-grandsons.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Tupelo Christian Preparatory School girl’s basketball program, 5440 Endville Road, Belden, MS 38826.