Richard Harrison Nickell, II, 79, of Elkins, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at his home. He was born April 19, 1942 in Hazel Valley, AR to Richard Harrison Nickell, I, and Alpha Brooks.
He was preceded in death by his first wife Joyce; a daughter Angela; sisters, Hilda Nickell, Wilma Hilsdon and Evelyn Gabbard; and brothers, Andy, Howard, Glen and Cecil Nickell.
Richard worked 38 years as a sales engineer for EPC Corporation. He covered thirteen southern states. He was a lover of motorcycle riding and racing in his younger years. His love switched to Tennessee Walking Horses in the latter part of his life. Richard was a member of Elkins First Baptist Church. He thoroughly enjoyed his Christian life. He loved having fun and tormenting his pastor. He loved working and being around children. Richard served 15 years as Sunday School Director of First Baptist Church of Farmington. He was able to involve families in raising money for lots of projects. He had lots of fun! Richard thought whatever you did in life, you should enjoy to the fullest.
He is survived by his wife Roberta Birge Nickell; one sister Irene Alexander; two sons, Gary Nickell and wife Lisa and Richard Harrison Nickell, III and wife Lacey; one daughter Stacie Nickell McKee and husband Jimmy; 9 grandchildren, Lindsay Nickell, Zachary Nickell, Brayden Scott, Katelyn Rueda, Richard Harrison Nickell, IV, Noah Nickell, Brady Wilhelm, Victoria Wilhelm and Scotlynn Rose Nickell; and lots of loving nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 PM Friday, March 18, 2022 at Beard’s Chapel.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, March 19, 2022 at the First Baptist Church of Elkins with Pastor Ryan Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in Nickell Cemetery under the direction of Beard’s Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Nickell Cemetery Fund, c/o Treasurer Arnold Gabbard, 378 Brush Creek Rd, Springdale, AR 72762.
Earth lost a great Man. Heaven has gained another Nickell Angel.
Roberta & family. I am so sorry for the loss of your loving husband, dad, granddad, & all the rest of his family & friends. We are never ready to lose a loved one, but it is comforting to know where he is now & we will see him again someday. May God be with you during this time in your lives.
Bert, Ben and I send our love and keeping you and your family in prayers.🤗🤗🤗
so sorry to hear of richard passing away I knew richard & Robevta and family where I went to church . richard was allway having fun you have my deepest sympaty may the Lord be with the family Tillman & Dora Tabor
Sending all of my love and condolences to the Nickell family. I had the great privilege and honor of working with Richard toward the end of his life. I will not forget his great sense of humor, ornery demeanor, and kind heart. I will greatly miss our weekly visits and rubbing that bald head for good luck! Until we meet again in the sweet by and by, fly high sweet friend and good and faithful servant of the Lord.
So sorry Roberta to hear about Richard. Bob thought a lot of him . Love and prayers to you and the family.Shirley and Anthony Acord.
We love you, PawPaw!
Richard, Lacey,
Harrison, Noah, Brady, Victoria, & Scotlynn
Bert, I’m very sorry for your loss. I know you will miss Richard so much but comfort yourself knowing that he is at peace. I still remember that big smile on his face the last time I saw you all.
Our Deepest Sympathy
My Sweetest Uncle Richard,
God picked the sweetest fruit off the tree when He called You to come Home. We will miss your laughter, smiles, mischief. This earth will never be the same with out You. You were the finest man I ever knew. God’s example of a Christian, and what that means. Everyone in heaven is smiling to see You, while we here on earth will try to carry on. We all loved you so.
I am so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed Richard’s sense of humor and love for the Lord so much while attending First Baptist. What a sweet, dear man. Sending many prayers your way.