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Robert Nichols Obituary
age 80, of Malvern, died Sat., April 12, 2014 in Alliance Community Hospital. He was born Sept. 25, 1933 in Barlow, Ohio to Homer and Gladys (Breckinridge) Nichols. He retired from Kopp Clay Co. in Malvern where he was a truck driver for 34 years. Following retirement he drove for the Carrollton Sale Barn and for Kiko Meats in Minerva. He is a US Army Veteran of the Korean War. Robert is a member of the Barlow Presbyterian Church, the Minerva VFW Post #4120, Malvern American Legion Post #375, Eagles Aerie #2185 in Carrollton and was a 17 year member of the Brown Twp. Volunteer Fire Dept.
He is survived by his wife, Esther (Legget) Nichols whom he married Dec. 16, 1978; daughter, Debbie (Dan) Clear of Malvern; son, Jess Nichols of Uniontown; several stepchildren; three grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Jessie Breckinridge who raised him; three brothers, Dewey Breckinridge, Homer Jr. and James Nichols.
A Graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday in Liberty Cemetery with Mr. Mark Black officiating. Those unable to attend may sign the online register book at www.gotschallfuneralhome.com. Memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army.
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Shirley Hahn-Peterson
September 19, 2025
The older I get the more I miss my friends from way back when life was simple. And Bob was one of those friends - our "gang" who enjoyed fun times and made good memories. God bless his family. I care.
Shirley Hahn-Peterson
April 8, 2025
Love and Prayers - Bob was a very special friend. I miss those years so much.
Shirley Hahn-Peterson
April 8, 2024
Sending hugs and much love to you, Debbie. Remembering your Dad and my friend Bob with lots of special memories of years past. God Bless you, always.
Shirley Hahn-Peterson
April 8, 2022
Thinking of you, Esther and Debbie, and of the good memories I have of Bob. God Bless.
Shirley Hahn-Peterson
April 10, 2021
I think of Bob so often and the good times we as a group of young folks had way back when. Memories are precious. So very sorry that Bob is no longer with us but all of us will be together, laughing and sharing our memories, in God's Heaven.
Shirley Hahn-Peterson
April 8, 2020
Remembering Bob and all the good times we had with the gang in the early 1950s. Thinking of you, Esther, and also of Debbie. I care.
Shirley Hahn-Peterson
April 9, 2019
Thinking of you, Esther and Debbie; and fond memories of good times with Bob. He is missed.
Randy Rpby 11
April 18, 2014
Grandpa Bob Nichols sorry we didn't get to spend more times together it has been 13 years now I guess the times we had were great ones love you Randy Roby 11
Cathy Penick
April 16, 2014
What the heart has once loved will never be lost! My deepest sympathy for your loss. Bob will always hold a special part of my heart.
KAREN COYLE BRUMBAUGH
April 15, 2014
DEAR ESTHER, SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. YOU WILL BE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
Shirley Hahn-Peterson
April 15, 2014
Esther, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you grieve for Bob. Memories date back to 1952-53 and then again in the early 2000's at class reunions. God Bless you, Esther. I care.
Debra Filisky (Nichols)
April 15, 2014
My deepest sympathies for the loss of your husband
Bob & Elsie Borland
April 15, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
April 15, 2014
Debbie, Dan and Bob's family: Deepest sympathy at this time of loss. May GOD's blessings help you during this time of mourning. Dave and Nancy DeDent
Stacy Leggett
April 14, 2014
I have so many many memories of you and Aunt Esther! -- I will miss you Uncle Bob!!
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