Bobby was born November 12, 1941 in Rocheport, Missouri the son of Herman E. Nichols and Ollie J (Kite) Nichols. He graduated from Harrisburg High School. On June 10, 1962 in Columbia, he was united in marriage to Glenda Alvis Nichols who survives of the home.
Bobby enjoyed bowling and playing golf with his friends. He served the youth of Boone County for many years as a basketball official and a softball umpire. He along with Glenda were long time members of Community United Methodist Church. He had a 24 year long career with Central Bridge Company. He was an active member of the Sunrise Optimist Club. Most important to Bobby was his family. He will be sadly missed by each one.
In addition to his wife Glenda, Bobby is survived by two children, Susan (Steve) Kemper and Kevin Nichols; six grandchildren, Ashley (Tony) Vaughn, Brandon Fancher, Aaron (Candace) Nichols, Jordan (Jake) Mize, Jake (Kaleena) Kemper, and Josh (Brandon) Kemper; ten great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Fern (Harold) Sims and Dee Ann (Ron) Miller.
Memorials may be mad to Coyote Hill Christian Children’s Home, Columbia in care of the funeral home or the church.
