Raymond "Ray" Armstead Nichols, 92, of Burgaw passed peacefully from his earthly life to his eternal rest on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at Quinn Hospice Care Center in Kenansville.

He was born June 23, 1922 in Wilmington, the son of the late George Emory and Maud Yarborough Nichols. Also remembered is Ray's beloved wife, Vlince Mae Nichols who died in 2006.

Ray is survived by his nephew, Lawrence "Buddy" Nichols (Joy); and many extended family and friends, all who loved and cared for Ray.

Ray served his country honorably in the US Army during WW II and was retired from the City of Wilmington. Most important in Ray's life was his faithful and supportive membership in Forest Hill Baptist Church.

Ray dearly loved his family and his church family. Being a man of faith, of strong Christian principals, and of impeccable integrity, Ray was a blessing to many. He always extended to others, to his many cats and canine companion a heart fill with love, compassion and caring. Ray's trust in his Savior, Jesus Christ, never wavered. Ray would say to us today, "Remember me not with tears of sorrow, for my destiny is complete and I am resting in the arms of Jesus." Ray has left to us the gifts of faith, hope and love.

Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at Greenlawn Memorial Park with The Rev. Timothy Cook officiating. Military honors will be accorded by American Legion Post 10, Honor Guard.

The family will receive friends 6 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home, Burgaw.

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw.
Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at Greenlawn Memorial Park with The Rev. Timothy Cook officiating. Military honors will be accorded by American Legion Post 10, Honor Guard.

The family will receive friends 6 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home, Burgaw.