James Letcher (Buck) Nicely, 87, of 2825 Douthat Road, Clifton Forge, Virginia died Sunday, July 19, 2020 at LewisGale Hospital-Alleghany in Low Moor.

He was born September 6, 1932 in Clifton Forge, a son of the late Harry Adam and Laura Elsie Nicely.

Buck was a veteran of the Virginia National Guard, and worked at various jobs throughout his life including Johnson and Johnson Market, Peerless Creamery, Coca Cola Company, Ingersol Rand Co., Gala Industries, and Walmart in Covington.

He loved to paint in his spare time and there wasn't many houses in Clifton Forge that he hadn't painted. He always did his best and wanted everything to be perfect.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter; a sister, Mabel Aldridge and two brothers, Dwight E. Nicely and Norman A. Nicely.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Gloria Ann Martin Nicely of Clifton Forge; three daughters, Cheryl Mason of Charlottesville, Judy Hill of Clifton Forge, Kim Paraday and husband, Jesse of Little Elm, Texas; a son, Keith Nicely of South Carolina; three sisters, Beulah N. Teaford, Carol Shape and husband, Elmer, Jr., Luana Sharp and husband, Larry; three brothers, Larry Nicely and wife, Daisy, Phillip Nicely and wife, Bonnie, Benny Nicely and wife, Linda; two sisters-in-law, Heneriette C. Nicely and Glenda V. Nicely; in-laws, Clyde and Emma Martin, Jewel Brandon and husband, Jim; twelve grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and a special nephew, Tony Martin; two adopted grandchildren, Lisa and Brianna Gaghai and a number of nieces and nephews and a lot of friends.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday July 24, 2020 in the Chapel of Nicely Funeral Home in Clifton Forge with the Reverend Gene Ayers officiating. Interment will follow in Central Advent Christian Cemetery in Clifton Forge.

In consideration of the current COVID 19 pandemic the family encourages everyone attending to please wear a mask.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Clifton Forge Volunteer Fire Department, 701 Church Street, Clifton Forge, Va. 24422.

To send a condolence to the family online please visit www.nicelyfuneralhome.com.