John Thomas Nichols, 76, of Bowling Green passed away Monday, March 23 at his residence. The Rockcastle County native was a son of the late Earl "Red" Raymond Nichols and Ruby Harris Nichols. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife, Irene Waldon; son, John Shannon Nichols; brothers, Bill Nichols and Burl Nichols; sister, Shirley Rosinski.

John served in the Army during the Vietnam War. He was a retired electrician for General Motors and was a leader in his community.

He is survived by his wife, Rhonda Nichols; one son, Raymond Nichols; one sister, Earline Nichols-Flynn; three grandchildren, Sara Irene Nichols, Lauren Irene Nichols and John Raymond Nichols; niece, Dana Patterson in addition to several other nieces and nephews.

The family will schedule a celebration of life at a later date.

Memorial Contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Johnson Vaughn Phelps Funeral home.