J.C. Nichols Jr. was born on December 18, 1949 in Brandon,   Mississippi.  He was the first of four children born to J.C. Nichols Sr. and Flora Nichols.

J.C. grew up in Flagstaff, Arizona and graduated from Flagstaff High School in 1968.  He was an outstanding athlete and was invited to play on the All-Star basketball team at his high school.  After graduating from high school J. C. attended Mesa Community College and later enlisted in the military where he was able to travel.

Upon returning to Flagstaff J.C. welcomed his daughters Chante'l, LaTaisha and Tamara.  J.C. enjoyed spending time with his girls and with his family.

Affectionately known as (Jake or Junior), J.C. never met a stranger.  He was the life of the party; he lived life on his own terms.  He enjoyed dancing to rap music and James Brown records, he also enjoyed spending time at the casino.

In the 1980's J.C. moved to California, there he accepted Christ and joined the Antioch Baptist church in Oakland, CA.  While in California J.C. and Jerry established long-lasting friendships with a group of diverse people.  Dad's favorite saying, "Always treat people good" was a testament to how he lived and the people who loved him.

J.C. worked as an independent contractor for various property management companies as a painter for most of his adult life.  When he returned to  Arizona, he landed a job as a foreman and was a proud member of #383 Local Labors Union, he retired in 2017.

J.C.  is preceded in death by his father J.C. Nichols Sr.

He leaves to cherish his memory his mother; Flora Nichols, three daughters; Chante'l Gant (Bhati), LaTaisha Williams (Kory), and Tamara Humphrey (Maurtrice), two brothers; Alberta Nichols and Jerry Nichols, one sister Peggy Nichols, a niece (like a sister) Lavonda Shivers, eight grandchildren; Nivea, Terence, Zerius, Kaleb, Kamari, Ma'zon, Joshua, and Xylan, three great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.