John Charles Nicoll, Jr, age 85, of Lumberton, NC passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC.

John was born on January 13, 1940 to the late John Charles "JC" Nicoll, Sr. and the late Edith Jones Nicoll in Greenville, SC, and moved to Lumberton in 1963. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by sisters, Judy Nicoll Turner, and Jane Nicoll McGiboney; and a brother, Joseph Eugene Nicoll.

John enjoyed spending time with his family. He was an avid deer hunter in his spare time. He served his country proudly in the United States Navy. John retired from Nabisco as a sales rep. He was a member of First Baptist Church Lumberton. He was a honorary lifetime member of Lumberton Rescue Unit. John played in the 1958 Shrine Bowl and went on to play football at Clemson University.

John is survived by his wife, Elaine Miller Nicoll; a daughter, Christy Nicoll Clement and husband Richard; sons, John Charles "Chuck" Nicoll, III and wife Ellen, Joey Randall Nicoll and wife Jamie, and Todd Nicoll and wife Sandi; grandchildren, Hunter, Kaitlyn, Jake, Madison, Holden, Haley, Sierra, Karmin, and Luke.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM at First Baptist Church of Lumberton, 606 N. Walnut St., Lumberton, NC with Rev. Josh Owens officiating. The family will greet friends after the service.

A private burial will be held at Gardens of Faith Cemetery in Lumberton.