Harry A. Nichols

Harry (Papa) Asa Nichols, 82, joined his Lord and savior on Tuesday, October 1, 2013. Harry passed away peacefully surrounded by family at his home in Dunedin, Florida. He was born March 15, 1931 in Elmira, NY, and served proudly as a Corporal with the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. After the war he joined Pinellas Press Printing Company in Clearwater, Florida, and eventually became owner. He loved sailing, fishing, golf, tennis and was an avid Gator fan. He was a member of the Clearwater Yacht Club and served as editor of their newsletter, "The Compass." Harry and his wife, Barbara, were involved with the Sertoma Club for many years and always enjoyed performing in the "Sertoma Follies." Harry loved serving the Lord as a Deacon of Lakeside Community Chapel, singing and playing his saxophone, singing in the church choir, and having fellowship with the seniors at the nursing centers. One of Harry's favorite verses was James 1:2-4, "My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing." When asked, "how are you doing?", Harry would always reply, "better than I deserve". He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara H. Nichols; daughter, Barbara L. Nichols; parents, Asa and Betty Nichols; sisters, Virginia Metheny and Ruth Rummler,and brother, Fred Nichols. Surviving family members include his daughter Deborah Powell and husband Greg of Gainesville, FL., his son Stephen Nichols and wife Robin of Fountain Hills, AZ., seven grandchildren: Daniel Nichols and wife Dawn, Jennifer Powell, Jason Powell and wife Jennifer, Christopher Nichols and wife Mackenzie, Casey Nichols, Kelly Nichols, and Haley Nichols and three great-grandchildren: Lily Nichols, Logan Nichols and Gabriella Powell. Funeral services will be held at Lakeside Community Chapel, Clearwater, FL, on Friday, October 11, at 6:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Suncoast Hospice or Lakeside Community Chapel, Clearwater, Florida. Please join us in your favorite sports apparel to celebrate with us. Private interment will be at Bay Pines National Cemetery. David C. Gross Funeral Homes, Belcher Road Chapel in Clearwater is serving the family. Service Information