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Jesse James Nichols was the fourth of seven children born to James Edward and Carrie Bell Nichols on December 9, 1958, in San Bernardino, California. He attended California Elementary, Shandin Hills Middle School and Eisenhower High Schools. During those years, Jesse became a skilled football player and a self-taught artist. The family attended St. John Church of God in Christ where Richard Tribble was the pastor. After high school, Jesse attended San Bernardino Valley College for two years. He played football while there. In 1978, he enlisted in the U. S. Army. His tours included travel to many parts of the world including: England, Panama, Korea and Germany.
In July 2003, Jesse married Victoria (Vicki) Lee and the couple donated their time, skills and passion to the service of others, feeding the homeless, assisting seniors, and serving people in need throughout the community in more capacities than his page can contain. The people of San Bernardino know and love the dynamic duo, Vicki and Jesse, the King and Queen of the Black Culture Foundation, and the city mourns with Vicki and the family. In 2003, Jesse joined New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in 2003 under the leadership of Dr. Robert L. Fairley. He was a member of the Drama Ministry and the New Hope Security Team. He remained an active member until God called him home on Tuesday, August 18, 2020. The viewing will take place on Thursday, September 10th, 2 PM – 4 PM, Community Memorial Chapel, 738 East Highland Avenue, San Bernardino, California 92404. The homegoing service will be live streamed from Community Memorial Chapel on Friday, September 11, 2020 at 11:00 AM. Please call Community Memorial Chapel at (909) 713-2093 for the link.
