Richard Gordon “Dick” Nichols of Clover, VA passed away June 8, 2017. He was born in Halifax County, VA on December 20, 1940 and was 76 years old. He was the son of the late John Earl Nichols and the late Effie Francisco Nichols. He was married to Joyce Marie Hazelwood Nichols who survives. He was a member of South Boston Church of God and along with his brother Ernest they owned and operated Nichols Brothers Construction. Richard Gordon “Dick” Nichols is survived by: His Wife Joyce Marie H. Nichols of the home One Daughter Alice Kaye N. Tanner and husband John of Clover, VA One Brother Thomas Wayne Nichols and wife Patricia of Halifax, VA Two Sisters-in-law Corlis Nichols of South Boston, VA Faye Baker of Keysville, VA Five Grandchildren Kaylenn Tanner Sydney Toler Allyson Toler Madison Toler Hannah Toler Covington and husband David Host of nieces and nephews***Preceded in death by***Two BrothersDavis NicholsErnest "Onion" Nichols Funeral service will be held Sunday, June 11, 2017 at 3:00 P.M. at South Boston Church of God with the Rev. T. Wayne Daniels officiating. Burial to follow in Clover Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday, June 10, 2017 from 7:00 until 9:00 P.M. at South Boston Church of God and other times at the home of Kaye and Johnnie Tanner, 13030 J.D. Hagood Hwy, Clover, VA. For memorials please consider South Boston Church of God, 3000 Halifax Road, South Boston, VA 24592 or Halifax County Christian School, 3098 Halifax Road, South Boston, VA 24592. Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfuneralinc.com. Arrangements are by: Powell Funeral Home, 1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592.https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/WXD9DHB7QKDMQW5H