Thursday, September 30, 2010 9:50 am

John Wayne Nicholls, 60 of 249 Morningstar Lake Road, Forest City passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2010. A private service will be held at a later date.

She was preceded in death by his wife of 36 years, Florence Nicholls and his parents James Nicholls and Peggy Thorne Nicholls.

He is survived by three sons, James Kegley and wife, Kathleen, of Cowpens, SC, Michael Kegley of Forest City and Joseph Nicholls and wife, Rachel, of West Palm Beach, FL; two daughters, Christina Evans  and husband, Jacob,  and Stacy Nicholls both of Forest City; one brother, Charles Kegley of Bayville, NJ.  He is also survived by four grandchildren, Blaine Kegley, Zoe Kegley, Tristan Kegley and Deardra Kegley.

Harrelson Funeral Home, Caroleen, NC is serving the family.