Mr. Charles William Nicholas, 81, of 1701 Smith St. Logansport, passed away at 3:28 AM, Tuesday, January 17th, 2012 at Chase Center of Logansport. He was born in Clay County, West Virginia on February 19, 1930, to Paris D. and Ethel Cook Nicholas. Charles and Gertrude Kathleen McNutt were married in 1952 in Waynesburg, Ohio. She preceded him in death on January 3, 2006. Chuck was a professional truck driver for the Artim Transport Company. He drove short hauls from Canton to Detroit, but greatly enjoyed the long hauls going coast to coast from New York to California. In his earlier years he enjoyed catching the summer breeze on his black Harley. To relax Chuck listened to gospel music. He wrote music and lyrics and could play the acoustic guitar while playing the harmonica. He was best remembered for his funny faces, jokes and his abilities as a comedian. Chuck loved the Lord with all of his heart and dearly cherished his children and grandchildren. Chuck is lovingly remembered by his 3 daughters: Tina M. Warman & husband William of Dawson, PA, Dorine L. Abram & Brian of Atlanta, GA, Linda K. Albin & husband Jonathan of Loganport; 7 sons: Paul Nicholas of Midland, TX, William Charles Nicholas & wife Betty of Canton, OH, Robert L. Nicholas & wife Jill of Logansport, Walter R. Nicholas of Peru , Ronald E. Nicholas & wife Diane of Jesup, GA, Tony Nicholas & wife Marty of Logansport, Dave Smith of Peru; 23 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; 4 Sisters: Blanche Bates, Clara Williams, Janet Russell, all of Canton, OH, Katie Mitchell of Cleveland, OH; 2 brothers: Don Nicholas of Cliffside, NC and Clinton "Butch" Nicholas. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife. Interment will be in the Athens Hoover Cemetery. The family would like to thank the Chase Center nursing and support staff and Hope Hospice of Fulton County for the love and care given to their father. You may wish to light a candle or sign the guestbook to honor Chuck's memory.