Bobby was born on April 11, 1941, in Talihina, Oklahoma, to Ara (Cusher) Nichols and Austin Nichols.
He proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Following his military service, Bobby worked in the oil and gas industry and Weyerhaeuser.
Bobby enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially deer hunting and fishing. He also had a knack for working on vehicles and enjoyed keeping busy with his hands. These simple interests brought him happiness and helped shape the man his family and friends knew and loved.
Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, Ara and Austin Nichols; his wife, Barbara Nichols; and his brother, Odell Nichols.
Those left to cherish his memory include his daughters, Cindy Farmer and her husband, Robby, of Lequire, Oklahoma, and Marla Warren and her husband, Bryan, of Wister, Oklahoma; his stepdaughter, Donna Billings and her husband, Hurshel; his stepsons, Cliff Davis of Manford, Oklahoma, 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.
Bobby will be remembered for his service to his country, his love of the outdoors, and the many memories he leaves behind with his family and loved ones. Though he will be deeply missed, his memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.
Funeral Service for Bobby Nichols, 85, of Heavener, Oklahoma, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, Oklahoma, with Lynn Bullard officiating. Burial will follow at Heavener Memorial Park in Heavener, Oklahoma, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau, Oklahoma.
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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