NICHOLS, Henry Clay

Henry Clay Nichols, 74, of Mesa passed away June 7, 2007. He was proceeded in death by his parents, George and Marie, a brother Bill and his sister Wilma. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Dorothy; five children, Michele (John), David (Patty), John (Cathie), Ronald and Mark; four grandsons, John, Christopher, Michael and Shad and one granddaughter, Alyse. Clay is also survived by his twin brother Ray and a cousin Jimmie Ray, both of Oklahoma. Clay was an Air Force Veteran that moved his family to Mesa, Arizona, 18 years ago when he retired. Clay was loved by all who know him and will be missed by his many friends, family and boy dog Spike. He loved his country, his God and his family. A service was held Thursday, June 14th at the National Memorial Cemetary of Arizona at Cave Creek. We wish to thank all the Hospice personnel that cared for Clay and supported the family. Published in The Arizona Republic on 6/13/2007.