Stanley E. Nichols, age 82, of Kirkwood, DE passed away on September 6, 2007 at home surrounded by his loving family after battling cancer. Born in Murphyboro, TN on January 28, 1925, Stanley was the son of the late Stanley T. Nichols and Willie (Wright) Nichols.
Stanley was a member of Masonic Lodge where he was a 32nd Degree Master Mason, he also served in the Army Air Corps during WWII in the China-Burma-India Theather, flying supply missions "over the hump" in C-46 aircraft. After retiring from Capital Airway where he worked from 1952-1982, Stanley enjoyed raising pit bulls, going fishing on his boat, and spending time gardening, he would share his vegetables with everyone. But, most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
Stanley will be sadly missed by his wife of 35 years Lorraine Nichols, his 5 children, Robert Nichols (Wendy), Wanda Caban (Jorge), Sharon Zabinko (Leonard), John Brookings, Jr and Janet White and his 10 grandchildren, Robert, Mark, Stephanie, Tiffany, Nicole, Jennifer, Jack, Kelly, Miranda and Devin and 1 great-grandchild Preston.
Family and friends are invited to attend a viewing in celebration of Stanley's life on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 from 10-12 noon at Beeson Funeral Home of Newark, 2053 Pulaski Highway (Fox Run). Funeral Service's will follow at 12 noon at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Gracelawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Helen F. Graham Center, 4701 Ogletown-Stanton Road, Newark, DE 19713 or Delaware Hospice, 3515 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE 19810.
Stanley was a member of Masonic Lodge where he was a 32nd Degree Master Mason, he also served in the Army Air Corps during WWII in the China-Burma-India Theather, flying supply missions "over the hump" in C-46 aircraft. After retiring from Capital Airway where he worked from 1952-1982, Stanley enjoyed raising pit bulls, going fishing on his boat, and spending time gardening, he would share his vegetables with everyone. But, most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
Stanley will be sadly missed by his wife of 35 years Lorraine Nichols, his 5 children, Robert Nichols (Wendy), Wanda Caban (Jorge), Sharon Zabinko (Leonard), John Brookings, Jr and Janet White and his 10 grandchildren, Robert, Mark, Stephanie, Tiffany, Nicole, Jennifer, Jack, Kelly, Miranda and Devin and 1 great-grandchild Preston.
Family and friends are invited to attend a viewing in celebration of Stanley's life on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 from 10-12 noon at Beeson Funeral Home of Newark, 2053 Pulaski Highway (Fox Run). Funeral Service's will follow at 12 noon at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Gracelawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Helen F. Graham Center, 4701 Ogletown-Stanton Road, Newark, DE 19713 or Delaware Hospice, 3515 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE 19810.
Stanley E. Nichols, age 82, of Kirkwood, DE passed away on September 6, 2007 at home surrounded by his loving family after battling cancer. Born in Murphyboro, TN on January 28, 1925, Stanley was the son of the late Stanley T. Nichols and Willie (Wright) Nichols.
Stanley was a member of Masonic Lodge where he was a 32nd Degree Master Mason, he also served in the Army Air Corps during WWII in the China-Burma-India Theather, flying supply missions "over the hump" in C-46 aircraft. After retiring from Capital Airway where he worked from 1952-1982, Stanley enjoyed raising pit bulls, going fishing on his boat, and spending time gardening, he would share his vegetables with everyone. But, most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
Stanley will be sadly missed by his wife of 35 years Lorraine Nichols, his 5 children, Robert Nichols (Wendy), Wanda Caban (Jorge), Sharon Zabinko (Leonard), John Brookings, Jr and Janet White and his 10 grandchildren, Robert, Mark, Stephanie, Tiffany, Nicole, Jennifer, Jack, Kelly, Miranda and Devin and 1 great-grandchild Preston.
Family and friends are invited to attend a viewing in celebration of Stanley's life on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 from 10-12 noon at Beeson Funeral Home of Newark, 2053 Pulaski Highway (Fox Run). Funeral Service's will follow at 12 noon at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Gracelawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Helen F. Graham Center, 4701 Ogletown-Stanton Road, Newark, DE 19713 or Delaware Hospice, 3515 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE 19810.
Stanley was a member of Masonic Lodge where he was a 32nd Degree Master Mason, he also served in the Army Air Corps during WWII in the China-Burma-India Theather, flying supply missions "over the hump" in C-46 aircraft. After retiring from Capital Airway where he worked from 1952-1982, Stanley enjoyed raising pit bulls, going fishing on his boat, and spending time gardening, he would share his vegetables with everyone. But, most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
Stanley will be sadly missed by his wife of 35 years Lorraine Nichols, his 5 children, Robert Nichols (Wendy), Wanda Caban (Jorge), Sharon Zabinko (Leonard), John Brookings, Jr and Janet White and his 10 grandchildren, Robert, Mark, Stephanie, Tiffany, Nicole, Jennifer, Jack, Kelly, Miranda and Devin and 1 great-grandchild Preston.
Family and friends are invited to attend a viewing in celebration of Stanley's life on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 from 10-12 noon at Beeson Funeral Home of Newark, 2053 Pulaski Highway (Fox Run). Funeral Service's will follow at 12 noon at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Gracelawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Helen F. Graham Center, 4701 Ogletown-Stanton Road, Newark, DE 19713 or Delaware Hospice, 3515 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE 19810.
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