Wayne K. Nichols, M/SGT-USAF-Retired, 52, of Palm Harbor, Florida, passed away on December 20, 2013. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, January 10, 2014 at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery located at 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville, New York 12871. The United States Air Force and the Saratoga National Cemetery Honor Guard will be present to officiate the service. Please arrive at the cemetery between 1:30 pm and service time.
A native of Saratoga Spring, NY and a local resident since 1999, when he moved here following his retirement from the United States Air Force at Macon, Georgia. During his military career, he was awarded Air Force Commendation Medal with 2 devices; Air Force Longevity Service Medal with 3 devices; Air Force Training Ribbon; Air Force Overseas Long Tour Ribbon with 2 devices; National Defense Service Medal; NCO Academy Graduate; NCO Leadership Academy; Supervisory Development Graduate; Air Force Basic Military Honor Graduate Ribbon; Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon/Rifle; NCO Professional Military Education Ribbon with 1 device; Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with 3 devices and the Air Force Good Conduct Medal with 5 devices. After his distinguished military career, he joined the Pinellas County Sheriff Office and worked for 10 years and then retired as a Detention Deputy.
He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Morgan of Palm Harbor, Florida; his three children: Casey Nichols, Brett Nichols and Katie Nichols, all of Palm Harbor, Florida; two step daughters, Asha Morgan and Miranda Morgan, both of Palm Harbor, Florida; five sisters; Denise Verderese, Debbie Tomaso, Brenda Baker, Kelly Rychick, all of Saratoga Springs, New York and Julie Parker of New Hampshire; a brother, Joe Nichols of Half Moon, New York and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members. Please send all floral arrangements directly to the cemetery, prior to services.
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My dear husband~ Thank you for the love throughout the years we shared together. I miss you. Until we meet again… I love you….xomeuaf
What can I say Nick? My life was made better by calling you my friend. I’ll never laugh as long and hard again. I’ll see you on the other side buddy. Love ya…Rooster
Sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing, I grew up with Wayne and went through grade school until I moved to Orlando, I will always remember his great sense of humor he always made all of us laugh.
Our prayers go out to the entire Nichols family , I still can remember Wayne growing up ,just down the alley from us . God be with all of you.
To Wayne family very sorry to hear of his passing I knew His Mom and Dad and am a cousin
Although did not know Wayne very well my thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
the love of 23 years was never broken and never will be. “Rest easy” …. The songs we used to sing :) I will sing them even louder now for you. Thanks for the love, memories and for our beautiful girl.
We had several years together, some good, some difficult. You were my soul mate for years. Although, many years have past, this is news to me today, and my heart is broken. I will have a Modelo with Lime tonight, and remember all the good times. Especially, all those fun times working at the Sheriff’s Office. Rest in peace.