10/01/2024
Robert A. Nichols, 82, of Center, passed away Monday, September 30, 2024, in Center.
Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation beginning at 9:00 a.m. Bro. Gordon Vaughn and Bro. Ruston Bush will officiate. Interment will follow at East Hamilton Cemetery in Shelby County.
Born December 31, 1941, in Shelby County, Robert is the son of Alton Nichols and Westerfield Wright Nichols. A farmer and rancher, he was no stranger to hard work. Robert daily cared for his farm animals and shared his love of ranching with his sons. Robert made it a point to check on his family daily. His hobbies included fishing and riding horses. He attended Hillcrest Baptist Church in Center.
He is survived by:
Wife, Sandra Nichols of Center
Children:
Robert Nichols and Nanette Anderson of Center
Sam Nichols, and wife, Becky of Center
Chris Nichols, and wife, Angel of Center
Sherrie Duval and husband Jim of Iowa
Grandchildren:
Britney Chapman, and husband, Colter
Chris Nichols Jr., and wife, Elizabeth
Eddie Nichols
Samuel Nichols, and wife, Valerie
Michael Nichols, and wife, Alice
Judd Nichols
Rachael Williams
Amber Hynum, and husband, Cory
Jessica Hignight
Casey Rawlinson, and wife, Katie
Josh
Annabelle
Enoch
Eli
Sasha
Patience
Abe
Judah
Daniel
Kaleb
Great-grandchildren:
Paris Rendon
Payton Rendon
Cadence Chapman
Annabelle
Christi
Chase
Sonny
Samuel Ray
Michael
Ansley
Waylon
Seth
Addilynn
Noah
Jonah
Casey
Serenity
Jace
Jensen
Brilynn
Bryson
Holder
Hailynn
Corlee
Noah
New baby due 2025, Rylee, and Isabella
Brother, W.A. Nichols of Center
Sisters:
Josephine Nichols of Center
Joy Nichols Bradshaw of Nacogdoches
Preceded in death by parents, Alton Nichols and Westerfield Wright Nichols; and brothers, Herbert Nichols and J.C. Nichols.
Pallbearers will be Robert Nichols, Samuel Nichols, Christopher Nichols, Michael Nichols, Tony Gibbs, and Jimmy Metcalf.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
