Robert L. "Bobby" Nichols, Jr., 61, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025. Bobby was born on February 7, 1963 in Fort Wayne, a son of the late Robert L. and Carroll (Breeden) Nichols, Sr. He was a graduate of Elmhurst High School. He worked in dining at the University of St. Francis, Fort Wayne. He was an avid bowler, loved music and science fiction movies, and doing crafts, mainly leather work. Bob could often be found at the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo, enjoying all that it has to offer. Surviving family include his sisters, Cynthia Nichols, Gail (Brian) Vedder, and Robin (James) Garrison; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. A funeral service will be 2:00 pm on Monday, January 20, 2025 at Greenlawn Funeral Home, 6750 Covington Road, Fort Wayne with visitation two hours prior. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Fort Wayne. Memorials in Bobby's memory may be made to Fort Wayne Children's Zoo. Condolences and memories may be left online at www.greenlawnmpfh.com
