Bobby Darrel Nichols Sr., age 65, of Arkadelphia, died Wednesday, August 17, 2011 in Arkadelphia. He was born June 8, 1946 in Malvern, Arkansas the son of the late Basil and Thelma Williams Nichols. Bobby was a U. S. Air Force veteran.
Survivors include his wife of forty years, Pat Smith Nichols; one son, Bobby Darrel Nichols Jr. and wife, Christy of Arkadelphia; five daughters, Holly Holyfield and husband, Ronnie; Kristi Bailey all of Malvern; Gina Beck, Candace Beck, and Kim McGraw and husband, Gailen all of Lonsdale, Arkansas; one brother, Jimmy Nichols and wife, Rita of Malvern; and fourteen grandchildren.
There will be a private graveside service for family members on Friday at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Mr. Nichols will lie in state on Thursday, 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM. at the funeral home.
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