Robert Leighton "Bob" Nichols

Dear Nichols Family,

When I attained the rank of Eagle Scout back in the day, Mr. Nichols sent me this letter, which was very encouraging and congratulatory. I have kept it over all these years as it is special to me and I was saddened to hear of his passing. However, what an amazing legacy he left behind. Truly an inspiring man.

Ilene and Phillip,
I had the opportunity to be in Texas two weeks ago and thought of Bob when we drove by the fields of BLUEBELLS. Bob loved the flowers and I painted a small painting of the Bluebells for Bob. He will be remembered for his energy and work ethic when he served as President of the Boy Scouts here in Springfield.
I hope to drop by and visit some time if that would be ok.
Sincerely,
Dean and Janice Ertel
The Fish Whisperer

Mike, sorry to hear about your loss. Have your family in my prayers.
Bill D
avison

So sorry to here of Bob's passing. I was shocked. Have tried to call to let you know about Clinta & Dave. I will let Dave know. He will be sorry he missed service.

Carol

So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I will pray for peace and understanding for all of you

Good morning,

I want to thank Ilene and Phillip for giving me the opportunity to speak at Bob's memorial service in Webb City. Bob was a caring person who could not sit still when there was something that needed to be done. He was a leader who led by example. He was my friend. His legacy lives on through the thousands of lives he has touched. Bob's leadership and guidance here in the Ozark Trails Boy Scout Council over the last 21 years had a positive influence over the 64,000 youth we...

Dear Michael and Robert,

We were so sorry to hear of your Dad's and
Granddad's passing.

I am Francis's cousin. Bob and Francis came
to Albuquerque quite often and we had a great time.

Your Dad and Grandad, was a wonderful man
and we will miss him.

Harold and Dorothy Garrett
Albuquerque, NM

Nichols Family,
Not sure there is any way to present my feelings about a man who with simple 'leadership by example' has affected thousands upon thousands. We who have been changed for the better know that if not for Bob we would be much less now and forever. I loved his faith and his constant encouragement to achieve everything the good Lord intended for each of us. He sure did! From a favorite book on the engineering profession by Dr. Dan Pletta, "And yet, even though 'we go around only...

Bob was surely a fine man: honorable, intelligent, industrious, and giving. He was truly a cousin to be exceedingly proud of. My husband David and I extend our deepest sympathy.