of Jonesboro, AR
August 7, 1939 - July 13, 2021
Robert (Bob) Nichols, Sr., 81, of Jonesboro, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.
He was born in Dyess, AR on August 7, 1939 to the late Clarence and Lottie Nichols. He enjoyed growing up in the Dyess Colony, where he excelled at the sport of basketball, and creating mischief.
In 1961 he married his wife of 60 years, Doris, and they settled in West Memphis, AR, where they lived for 40 years and raised a family. Bob Sr. enjoyed a career in the construction business, while becoming a general superintendent and overseeing many large projects. At the end of his construction career, he owned B&B Construction Company, before he and Doris retired and moved to East Lake in Holly Grove, AR. While in Holly Grove, he and Doris came out of retirement for a few years to start and own a small retail store. They retired again to move to Jonesboro in 2010 to live close to family.
Bob Sr. enjoyed many outdoor activities, including camping, hunting, fishing, and golf. He also loved family pets, especially his granddogs. He loved watching all types of sports.
The greatest joy of his life was his grandchildren, to which he was affectionately known as "Ampaw". He was so proud of every one of them, and would always brag on each one to anyone willing to listen.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his three sisters, Lavada, Melba and Reba.
In addition to his wife, his survivors include a son, Bob (Lori) Nichols of Jonesboro; a daughter, Diane (Jeff) Steiling of Jonesboro; four grandchildren, Tanner (Brigitte) Nichols, Carly (Joe) Glidewell, Ashley (Jeremy) Evans and Allison Steiling.
Graveside services will be private and there will be no visitation.
For lasting memorials, the family asks that consideration be given to the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society, 6111 E Highland Dr, Jonesboro, AR 72401, https://www.neahs.org/support-us, or the Children's Home of Paragould, 5515 Walcott Rd, Paragould, AR 72450., https://www.childrenshomes.org/
Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home of Jonesboro.
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Denise Martin Taylor
Friday, July 16, 2021
May God bless y'all with His comfort and peace and fill your hearts with love. I am the youngest daughter of Freamon and Thelma Martin. Mother was the only child of Carl Craig, brother to Lottie Nichols. We had lost contact with Aunt Lottie's and Uncle Clarence's children. Again, may God wrap His loving arms around you and give you peace.~~~With Love, Denise Martin Taylor
Nathan and Joyce Chapple Powell
Thursday, July 15, 2021
To Doris and Family, Heartbreaking and I feel like I ( Joyce ) lost a large part of my life in his passing. I was in their house at Dyess, Arkansas, as a child. Our parents and my Uncle and Aunt played cards and had wonderful meals and visits. Then, we met up, as young married adults and our families together untill you left West Memphis, many Happy Memories. May God give comfort and strength in your great loss, we love you.
Mary Lee Cunningham
Thursday, July 15, 2021
Doris, Bob, Diane and all the family -- I am sorry for the sadness you are feeling now with the loss of Bob, Sr. A page has been turned in your family's history with his passing. It will be difficult, but it was already difficult having to see him grow weaker and weaker. May God give you His comfort and peace.
VIckie Snyder & Joenell Lipe
Thursday, July 15, 2021
Doris, I am so very sorry for the loss of your dear husband and our sweet friend. He was such a great neighbor and friend to Joenell & Orville. You both felt like family to all of us. I will be praying for you and your family in the months ahead. Please let me know if I can help in any way. Love, VIckie & Joenell
Myra king
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
I will always remember the shenanigans. Always is good fun. See you soon Uncle Robert . Love you