Raymond Lee Nichols

Dear Raymond,
You were a very special brother. You were always so kind,loving and patient. I have so many memories of us as kids and the good times we had. We always looked up to you as our protective big brother. You were such a hard worker and accepted your responsibilities. I wish you could have had more time after your retirement to do the things you loved to do. You will be missed by all of your family. I'll see you in heaven. Love you forever. Jane

Tristen K. Nichols

A very special person has left us. For the seven years I have known Ray I have earned a father-in-law, grandpa, and mostly a great friend. I gained the utmost respect for any single person in my life. I looked up to Ray and he became somewhat of a role model to me. He was such a hard worker and one of the most helpful people I've ever met. I can't explain how thankful I am with everything he has done for Brandy and me. I will especially miss just sitting down and listening to all of...

Dear Pa,
I miss you so much. When you left us, a big part of me went with you. My heart, my soul, and my life will never be the same without you here. You've always been my "rock," and my big, strong, overprotective Pa. You were always there for me and I knew I could always count on you no matter what in the good times and the bad. I'll always remember going trucking with you and rearranging loads of boxed meat at 3a.m. in Hy-Vee parking lot. Racing down 16th Street on our way home...

Ray was a wonderful man. I still can see him chuckling when he pulled a joke on someone. We will miss you Ray. Our hearts & prayers go out to the family, he tried so hard to make one last run!

We will pray for the Lord to give you his grace as you go through this difficult time. I Thes. 4:13-17.

Our sorrow is lightened by knowing you are with the Lord and your family now. I know we will all see you again.