Jonah Edgar Nichols Jr., 88, of Graybrier Nursing Home, formerly of Asheboro, died Thursday, Feb. 1, 2007, in Trinity. No service is planned. He was a native of Montgomery County and the previous owner of Nichols Body Shop in Asheboro. Surviving are son, Richard Nichols of Sophia; sister, Margaret Jane Nichols of Star; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Briggs Funeral Home, Troy, is in charge of arrangements.