NICHOLS DANIEL D

CPT Daniel D. Nichols was a potential VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 04/16/2012 at the age of 69.0 from Lou Gehrigs Disease
Auburn, AL
Flight Class 67-8
Date of Birth 04/15/1943
Served in the U.S. Army
This information was provided by Sammie Williams

More detail on this person: On April 16, 2012 Dan Nichols lost his match with ALS commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease. Dan was born April 15, 1943 in rural Fayette County, AL to Carey C. Nichols and Vera B. (Hollingsworth) Nichols. Dan loved and attended Auburn University earning degrees in Aeronautical Administration, Civil Engineering and a Masters of Business. Dan received an R.O.T.C. Commission to the Army in March 1966. He served during the Vietnam War flying helicopter gunships. During his military active duty service, he met and married Sharon Louise Burke a registered nurse from Wichita, Kansas and graduate of Wichita State University / Wesley Medical Center School of Nursing. Dan maintained active reserve status in the Army and later in the Air Force until he retired in March 1994. In June 1977, Dan accepted a Civil Service position as a Civil Engineer with the U.S. Air Force. He retired from the Federal Civil Service in January 2006. In 2006, Dan and Sharon moved back to Auburn, Alabama which they always called home. Dan enjoyed serving in the Auburn Rotary Club, fishing, golfing, and helping friends. Sharon and Dan have a son Ryan B. and daughter in law Stacy in Washington, D.C. and a son Lane P. and daughter in law Jenny with grandson Connor Daniel in San Diego, California. Dan is survived by siblings; Aubrine Nichols in Fayette, AL, Marie Earnest in Opelika, AL, and Charlotte Moore in Fayette, AL. Preceding Dan in death are his parents and siblings; Jesse Nichols, J.C. Nichols, Leslie Nichols, and Frank Nichols. Dan and Sharon wish to thank all their many friends, neighbors, caregivers, and medical personnel for their love and assistance. Private Celebration of Life planned. Services are being directed by Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home & Crematory, www.jeffcoattrant.com. In lieu of flowers or any acknowledgements, please make any contribution to Auburn Rotary Club Scholarship Fund, Attention: Auburn University Endowed Scholarship In Memory of Dan Nichols, P.O. Box 852 Auburn, AL 36831. WAR EAGLE

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Date posted on this site: 03/10/2024