Edward Lee (Butch) Nichol, 84 of Madison, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022 at his home. He was born on December 27, 1937 to the late Robert Kenneth Nichol and Mary Katherine Palmer Nichol. He was also preceded in death by brothers, J. R. Nichol and Robert Nichol; sisters, Ella Gray Esteppe and Jean Hicks.

Butch was a member of the Madison Fire Dept., charter member of the Madison Rescue Squad, charter member of Madison Jaycees, member of Masonic Lodge, and life member of Greene Hills Country Club. He retired from Virginia ABC as a manager.

He is survived by his wife, Kay Weaver Nichol; daughters, Brenda N. Aylor and husband Bud, and Paige N. Kelliher and husband Vince; sister, Martha Anne Mayo; grandchildren, Alvin S. (Tres) Aylor (Chelsea), Bethanie K. Aylor, Anna N. Kelliher, Austin V. Kelliher (Morgan); and one great-grandchild, Maura K. Aylor.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, November 14, 2022 at Rapidan Rose Park Cemetery with Pastor Jeff Tucker officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 5:00 on Sunday, November 13, 2022 at their home at 188 Edgewood School Lane, Madison, Va. 22727.

Memorial contributions may be made to Rapidan Baptist Church, P. O. Box 211, Wolftown, Va. 22748.

Preddy Funeral Home in Madison is in charge of arrangements.