Private family services will be held at a later date. Cremation is under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith.
He is survived by his daughter, Melinda Wilson of Columbus, GA and son Austin Nichols of Fayetteville. He is also survived by his mother Dorothy Nichols of Fort Smith; two brothers: Thurrel Nichols of Fort Smith and Ricky Nichols of Ada, OK as well as two grandchildren.