Rawley Edwin “Ed” Nichols of Halifax, VA passed away April 4, 2022. He was born in Halifax County, VA on August 7, 1939 and was 82 years of age. He was the son of the late Rawley Bryant Nichols and the late Ruth Newbill Nichols. He was married to the late Hope Jones Nichols. He was a member of Hunting Creek Baptist Church and served in the United State Army. Rawley Edwin “Ed” Nichols is survived by: His Daughter Kimberly Nichols Franklin and husband Jody of South Boston One Grandson Andrew Sweeney of Halifax Three Brothers Green Nichols and wife Lucy of Midlothian Joe Nichols and wife Marylin of Halifax Dan Nichols and wife Rachel of Winston-Salem, NC Brother-in-law Craddock Granger of Woodbridge, VA Host of Nieces and Nephews ***Preceded in death by*** One Sister Hazel Granger A graveside service will be held Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. at Hunting Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Steve Emory officiating. In lieu of flowers, please consider Triangle Volunteer Fire Department, 1051 Morton’s Ferry Rd., Nathalie, VA 24577. Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfuneralinc.com. Arrangements are by: Powell Funeral Home, 1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592.