Randall E. Nichols, 63, of Hutchinson, died Oct. 16, 2014 at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born Dec. 11, 1950 in Syracuse, KS, the son of Robert and Evelyn Newton Nichols.
He was an Elevator Manager for Collingwood Grain/ADM for many years, he was also an over the road truck driver. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and riding his motorcycle.
On January 28, 1972 he married Charlotte Nichols in Manter, KS, they later divorced. Other survivors include his daughter, Chastidy Nichols, Manhattan, KS, son, Dustin Nichols, Phoenix, AZ, his mother, Evelyn Nichols, Hutchinson, two sisters; Evelyn Louise Tharp, and Raetta Wilson, both of Hutchinson, a granddaughter; Lexie Nichols, Aunts; Arlene Nichols, Doris Glasscock, Johnson City, Gae Newton, Hutchinson, Edna Nichols, Kansas City, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert, brother Eldon, and a brother-in-law, Robert Tharp.
Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be 11:00 AM, Tuesday, Oct. 21, with Pastor Steve Hodgson presiding. There will be a book to sign from 9:00am to 9:00pm, Monday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, with the family present from 7:00pm until 9:00pm. Memorials may be given to the Randall Nichols Memorial Fund in care of Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home.