Ralph was a member of the First Assembly of God church and the Elks in Lexington, MO. He was a truck driver for 45 years and received many awards for his safe driving. Ralph enjoyed wood working and gardening. He also loved making people smile, it gave him great joy to see others happy. He touched the lives of so many and he will be deeply missed.
Ralph was preceded in death by his mother Velma, his father Cleo and his three brothers, Roger, Steve, and Lester. Ralph is survived by his wife of 33 years Diane Nichols and 7 children, Jim Nichols (Lois) Lori Albert (Scot) Amanda Wheeler (Kevin) Joshua Nichols, Scott Nichols (Holly) Bruce Nichols (Paula) and Penny Bartels (Kenny) Ralph is also survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
