Hal Dean Nichols

Mr. Hal Dean Nichols, 78, of Mt. Airy passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Surry County on December 27, 1940 to the late, George Fox and Myrtle Eads Nichols.  Mr. Nichols was co-owner of White Plains Milling Company, and a faithful member of Highland Park Baptist Church.  He is survived by his wife, Yvonne Holder Nichols; a daughter and son-in-law, Deanine “Dee” and Billy Lindamood; a grandchild, Amanda and Seth Griffin; a great grandchild, Reid Griffin; a brother and sisters-in-law, Bobby and Frances Nichols, and Carolyn Nichols; many nieces and nephews.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Nichols was preceded in death by brothers and sister-in-law, Grady Nichols, and Wayne and Nancy Nichols.  A funeral service will be held Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 12:15 PM at Highland Park Baptist Church with Dr. Darrell Tate and the Rev. Grover Holder officiating.  The family will receive friends Saturday from 11:00 AM until 12:15 PM at the church.  He will be buried prior to the service at White Plains Friends Meeting Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Highland Park Baptist Church Building Fund, 1327 Grove Ln., Mt. Airy, NC 27030, or to Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care, 401 Technology Ln., Mt. Airy, NC 27030.