Bobby Nichols, 85, of Heavener passed away on Tuesday in McAlester and was born on April 11, 1941, in Talihina to Ara (Cusher) Nichols and Austin Nichols.
Funeral service is 2 p.m. on Saturday at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau with Lynn Bullard officiating. Burial will follow at Heavener Memorial Park, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau.
He proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Following his military service, he worked in the oil and gas industry and for Weyerhaeuser.
Survivors are his daughters Cindy Farmer and her husband Robby of Lequire, and Marla Warren and her husband Bryan of Wister; his stepdaughter Donna Billings and her husband Hurshel; his stepsons Cliff Davis of Mannford, and Mike Davis of Waldron, Arkansas; his granddaughters, Ayme Vaden, Bryanna Joines, Peyton Joines, and Skiler Farmer and her fiancé, Josh Shipman; his grandson Austin Carter and his wife, Whitney; and numerous great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Barbara Nichols; and his brother, Odell Nichols.
Viewing and visitation will be held on Friday, October 16, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
You may leave an online message at www.evansandmillerfuneralhome.com.
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