He was a retired self-employed businessman having owned Nichols Exxon for 30 years and was currently a partner in Nichols & Nichols, LLC Dozer Company. He was a U. S. Navy Veteran having served for 6 years in AMH2 as a hydraulic mechanic and flight crew member. Charles was a member of the Wilmar Baptist Church, the Wilmar School Board and enjoyed bowling where he was a member of the SEARK Men's Bowling Association.
He was a hunter, fisherman and an avid bird hunter and enjoyed the bird trials. He was the founder and President of SEARK Bird Hunters Association where they named Charlie Nichols Field after him. He was also one of the founders of the Barkada Hunting Club.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Charlsie Louine Reynolds Nichols of Monticello; three sons, Dennis Dewayne Nichols, Danny Dean Nichols and wife, Dayna and Davey O'Brian Nichols and wife, Missy, all of Monticello; one daughter, Deana Marie Nichols of Monticello; one brother, Ronald Nichols of Pine Bluff; one sister, Darlene Innocone of Phoenix, AZ; nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and one step grandson. Charles was a wonderful and loved husband, brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and had many, many friends.
Condolences(38)
Cecil Wright
Monticello, AR Monday, October 31, 2011 Mr. Charlie and his family, is a fine example of what makes Drew County such a great place to liveCharlsie Berryman
Mabelvale, AR Sunday, October 30, 2011 I was so sorry to hear of Mr. Charlie's passing. You are in my prayers. May God Bless you in your time of need.Judy Hatley Sipes
Little Rock, AR Tuesday, October 11, 2011 Deana , I want to extend my heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your dad. - JudyPam Gladden
Monticello, AR Sunday, October 9, 2011Deana and family,
I want you all to know that I am thinking of you today and pray that the Lord will give you all peace and comfort.
Alvin and Irma James
Monticello, AR Sunday, October 9, 2011 Charlsie and family: So sorry to hear of Mr. Charlie. He was a sweetheart to everyone. We are in south Texas working and have been without internet so was not aware. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Will be in touch when we return home. We will miss him and his smile.Tommy and Diane Ferrell
Monticello,, AR Sunday, October 9, 2011 We were sorry to hear of Charley's death. He was a kind man and a friend. We will miss him and pray for your comfort and strength.Kelly Owens Gilliam
Wilmar, AR Saturday, October 8, 2011 To the Family, Mr. Charlie was a very kind and funny man. I always enjoyed talking with him when we would run into one another. He always had a smile and a joke for me. I am praying for all of you during this time of loss. May God keep and bless you!! Kelly Owens Gilliammarilyn clemons
bearden, AR Friday, October 7, 2011 Thoughts and Prayers are with uHershel Gober
, TX Friday, October 7, 2011 Charlie was a good man and we are all better for having known himBarbara Maxwell
Monticello, AR Friday, October 7, 2011 Charsie, Deana & Family,Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. It was a privelege to care for Mr. Charlie while he was in the hospital. You'll all be in my thoughts & my prayers.
Joan (Watts) Davidson
Little Rock, AR Friday, October 7, 2011 Charlsie & Family, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Charlie. My heartfelt sympathy and prayers are with you and your family. May God bless all of you at this time. Love to all. JoanJoe and Mary Ann Nichols
Sheridan, AR Thursday, October 6, 2011 We saw you name and saw where you will be buried, so naturally we know you are one of our distant relations. We'd like to express our deepest sorrow to the family over your passing. We will keep you in our thoughts and our prayers.In Christian Love,
Billy Joe and Mary Ann Nichols and family
Janice G McAllister
Hot Springs Village, AR Thursday, October 6, 2011 You all are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time. May God surround you with peace and give you comfort. You have wonderful memories to cherish and know he loved each of you dearly. With love and sympathy, Janice (Wiggam) McAllisterLaMar & Ruth Hunter
Wilmar, AR Thursday, October 6, 2011 Charlsie and family,Charlie was a great man, full of integrity and character. I am glad I was able to know him. Please accept my condolences to you and your family.
Mark and Laurie Ray
Monticello, AR Thursday, October 6, 2011 Our thoughts and prayers are with the Nichols family. Charlie was a very good man with a wonderful family and we want you to know that you have our deepest sympathy.Tim Matthews & Sally Taylor
West Valley, UT Thursday, October 6, 2011 We were so sorry to hear about Charlie. If you need anything please call me.Tim
Diane Guthrie Davis
Foley, AL Thursday, October 6, 2011 Our thoughts and prayers are with the all the family. Charlie was such a kind person, he was so much fun to be around and he was loved by so many people. He will be greatly missed!Much love,
Ricky and Diane Davis
Tom & Cami Stepp
Sheridan, AR Thursday, October 6, 2011 Ron, Mother Jan and family: Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. Please accept our deepest sympathies.John & Paige (Hill) Stell
Monticello, AR Thursday, October 6, 2011 Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this difficult time. Mr. Charlie was a good man and I'm sure he and my grandfather (Donald VanCleave) are catching up.Love, John, Paige (Hill), Jayson, Colt, Jake, Brad, and Jared Stell
Gladys and James Youngblood
Monticello, AR Thursday, October 6, 2011 With our deepest sympathy and concerrn for the Family. Charlie was always ther for me when I was in need with my florist vans.,always willing and determined to get them running again. He was a friend. May God bless you. GladysBecky Green-Starnes
Lumberton, NC Thursday, October 6, 2011 Jan and Ron and Family,I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for God's peace and comfort for all of you during these difficult days.
Cheri Rash
Monticelo, AR Thursday, October 6, 2011 I will miss Mr. Charlie. He was a great man and I thought the world of him. He always had a smile on his face and had time to stop and talk no matter what he was doing or where he was. We lost a great man but he will be watching over us. God bless you all and you are all in my prayers. Love yall.Mildred Green
Maumelle/Fordyce,Ar, AR Wednesday, October 5, 2011 Dear Jan, I send my heartfelt condolences and will be praying for comfort and peace in the coming days for all your family.Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
Matthew 5:4
Willabea Ferrell Ingram
miami, OK Wednesday, October 5, 2011 Dear Charlsie and familyWe were so sorry to hear about Charlie. I know he had been very ill for a long time. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I have such fond memories of our times together when we were young. Our visits when we came home to see my folks, and remember well how wonderful you all were to my family. Charlie was a wonderful person and will be missed by so many. May God bless you all as I know how heavy your hearts are right now.
With love
Willabea, Leroy & Family
Debra & Cary Marshall
Monticello, AR Wednesday, October 5, 2011 Deana & Family, so sorry to hear about your Dad. You are in our prayers.Marsha Pierce
Monticello, AR Wednesday, October 5, 2011 Healing Prayers for all of you.Lisa Roark Schmidt
Wilmar, AR Wednesday, October 5, 2011 Words cannot express our sorrow for your loss. Mr. Charlie was a really good man and will be greatly missed. Pleaese find some comfort in knowing so many care for you and are praying for you during this time. We love you.Norma (Barnett) Petty
Aurora, MO Wednesday, October 5, 2011 Charlsie, I am so sorry for your loss. You may not remember me. I was in your LPN class in Pine Bluff. It is hard to lose your family. You will be in my prayers. Just hang in there. Sincerely Normatommy & wanda jones
star city, AR Wednesday, October 5, 2011 we hated to hear bout charlieDavid Dearman
Monticello, AR Wednesday, October 5, 2011 Dayna, Danny and family - I've been thinking of you and am so sorry about your loss. Whenever I pass Exxon, I think about Mr. Charlie. He was a great man and always had a wonderful smile for everyone. You're in my prayers. David DearmanRandall Nichols and family
hot springs, AR Wednesday, October 5, 2011 We sure do love you guys and the family is in our prayers!Steve Wells
Udall, KS Wednesday, October 5, 2011 Very sorry to hear about you loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family. Steve Wells and Family.Larry & Bea Tucker
Wilmar, AR Wednesday, October 5, 2011 Our hearts were broken when we heard the sad news about Mr. Charlie. We counted him as a precious friend and loved him very much. We always enjoyed him and you Ms. Charlsie at the deer camp for our annual supper before the hunt. There was nothing Mr. Charlie would not do to help anyone in need. He always had a smile and a big laugh. Our loss is heaven's gain. Our pray is for God to grant you, Dennis, Danny, Deana & Davey a very special portion of his love and grace during a very difficult and hard time. We love you all.Patty Young
McGehee, AR Wednesday, October 5, 2011 Ms. Charlsie,So sorry tohear about Mr.Charlie. I enjoyed getting to wait on him at Fred's. Always talked about camping. My prayers go out to you and your family. May God give you the strenght that you need today and the days to come.
Love,
Patty
Elaine Connard
monticello, AR Wednesday, October 5, 2011 My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.Allen Dickerson & Family
Monticello, AR Wednesday, October 5, 2011 Mr.Charlie was a great man and what Doug Knight said is so true. Heaven recieved a great man. GOD bless the family. Ms.Charlsie,Dennis,Danny,Deana & Davey & family, i am sorry for your loss.PAT SAVAGE
Monticello, AR Wednesday, October 5, 2011 So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.Doug Knight
Monticello, AR Wednesday, October 5, 2011 Ms Charlsie, Dennis, Danny, Deana and Davey, I have known your family for 37 years, I am saddened by the thought of Mr Charlie not being physically present but I know his memory will live on in our hearts forever. He always had a smile on his face and could spare a couple minutes to talk to you regardless how busy he was.I really enjoyed being around Mr Charlie. He helped me more times than I can count. He touched the lives of so many people. We lost a great friend but Heaven gained an angel. I will keep praying that God will continue to bless and comfort this family. RIP Mr Charlie, gone but not forgotten.