Donald Ray Nichols 68, 112 Perry Drive died Monday, July 24, 2024, at UNC Healthcare Wayne in Goldsboro.

Donald was born in 1956 in Wayne County North Carolina to the late Ernie and Betty Smith Nichols and loved working on cars. Best of all he loved drag racing and fishing. He was preceded in death by a sister, Cindy Bradwell.

Memorial Service will held at 2:00 pm Friday, July 26, 2024 at Jefferson United Methodist Church 1100 North Jefferson Ave in Goldsboro. The family will receive friends after the service and at other times at the home at 112 Perry Drive, Goldsboro, NC.

Donald leaves to cherish his memories; Wife Cathy Harvell Nichols of the home,

Daughter; Erica Lane of Goldsboro, Brother; Gene Nicholes of New Port Virginia, Sister; Tammy Nichols of New Port Virginia, Lena Gandalfo of Virginia.

2 Grandchildren, Alaina Lane, Elliott Lane.

Hope Valley Hawkins Funeral Service & Cremation is honored to serve the Nichols Family.