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Mr. Bedford E. “Sunny” Nicholes

12/02/1945 - 10/16/2024

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Obituary For Mr. Bedford E. “Sunny” Nicholes

Mr. Bedford E. “Sunny” Nicholes, 78, of Hilltop/Sanger, WV passed Wednesday, October 16, 2024.

Sunny was born December 2, 1945 in Summerlee, WV, he was the son of the late Charles Ray and Freddie Lee Burden Nicholes.

Sunny was a simple man and lived a simple life. He had a passion for cleaning. He also loved going to the Senior Citizen Center, where he enjoyed singing and going to his favorite restaurant Golden Corral to eat chicken.

Sunny, in addition to his parents, was preceded in death by his grandparents, Rosa and Roger Burden; sisters; Rosetta M. Fuller and Viola Delores Nicholes; brothers, Charles F. Nicholes, Alvin R. Burden, George L. Nicholes, Calvester R. Nicholes, and Chauncey L. Nicholes; nieces, Tonya R. Marion, Lolita E. Freeman and Francine Cosby; nephews, Charles D. Nicholes and Michael D. Nicholes; great-nephew, Desmond Newsom; great-niece, Tjuana Michelle Nicholes; and sister-in-law, Lucenda Nicholes.

Sunny leaves to cherish precious memories his sisters, Mary G. Nicholes of Beckley, WV, Beverly L. Walker of Winston-Salem, NC; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbors and friends.

Because The Angels Came
No more grief or sorrow
No more sorrowing or pain,
Now there is everlasting peace
Because the angels came.

Only God knows what is best
And He gently holds my hand
Guiding me to a better place
Because the angels came.

When the sun rises tomorrow
And I answer not my name,
Please don’t cry---rejoice with me
Because the angels came.

I can now rest in peace
As I never could before
I answered the gentle knock
Of angels at my door.

So please don’t mourn for me
As new wings I now claim.
I can take my flight to heaven
Because the angels came.

As per his request, he will be cremated.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date

Email condolences to ritchiejohnsonfuneralparlor@gmail.com.

Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Beckley.

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11/06/2024

Pastor Greg E Scott

Blessed all they That mourn For they shall be comforted I remember Mr. Sonny when he would come to the Greenbrier with the Senior citizen group and we would talk about the trip friends here he knew and he talk about how he enjoyed getting out and coming to the Greenbrier. Rest in peace. See you on the other side.
10/22/2024

Phyllis Randall

My prayers and deepest sympathy to the family. He was always a nice person. Phyllis Walker Randall
10/21/2024

Tom and Nancy Garrett

Sonny will be missed by everyone that knew him. He was always a joy to be around. Tom and Nancy Garrett.
10/20/2024

Becky Wood

Sonny had a beautiful singing voice. He came to where l went to Church for a few years and would sing. A very good person.
10/19/2024

Randy Haynes

Sonny was one of a kind. A giver. Always helping others. Great guy! So glad I was able to know him a bit better the last couple years.
10/19/2024

Jayne

My heart is deeply saddened at the passing of my Uncle whom many knew him as (Sonny).Uncle Sonny had a kind and caring nature and he was loved dearly by many. His smile laughter and caring actions left an indelible mark on many hearts. People who knew him best described him as a very caring and hard worker who was always eager to succeed with a great sense of humor. He had a playful and caring personality and adored life. Always helpful and supportive to anyone.To have known him was to have loved him. I will never forget all the laughs and fond family memories we shared. You may be gone but never far from the hearts of those who loved you.My Uncle fought a good fight to the end of his journey and now May He Rest Peacefully 🙏 The Lord is close to the broken hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. PSALMS 34:18 Love You Always and Forever Uncle Sonny ❤️ Your Niece
10/19/2024

Sandra Tyler

"Sunny" was such an appropriate name for him. He was always smiling, bringing a ray of sunshine into the day. His bright smile and soft-spoken personality will certainly be missed.
10/18/2024

Gary Cavendish

I knew Sonny from our time together at the Fayette Senior Center. We rode the bus each day. We loved him dearly.