Joshua David Nichols Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Joshua David Nichols of Otway, Ohio, who passed away on November 24, 2025, at the age of 49, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joshua David Nichols to show support.
As Joshua departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Joshua. Though Joshua may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Darrell Nichols, Sr. and Dorothy Debo Nichols; and his brother James Nichols. He is survived by: his siblings, Sheri Nichols-Purtee of Otway, John Nichols, Jr. of Otway, Kristi Shepard of Otway and Bryan Chandler of Piketon. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, December 3rd 2025 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Botkin Hornback Funeral Home - Otway (6500 OH-348, Otway, OH 45657). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, December 3rd 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Wednesday, December 3rd 2025 at the Nichols Family Cemetery.
