John Daniel Nichols

John Daniel Nichols obituary, Springfield, MO

John Daniel Nichols

John Nichols Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home at Rivermonte on Feb. 26, 2025.

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John Daniel Nichols, 70, a devoted husband and father, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. He was born on Sunday, July 25, 1954 in Arlington, MA to Anna May Leary and James Floyd Nichols.
John lived a full and meaningful life, building his own successful business in computer services. He had a passion for connecting with people, solving problems and embracing every experience that came his way. John's warmth, dedication and kindness touched the lives of many. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him and his memory will be cherished each day moving forward.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home at Rivermonte, 4500 S. Lone Pine Ave., Springfield, MO 65804 with graveside services to follow on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at www.stjude.org. Online condolences can be made at www.klingnerfuneralhome.com

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Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home at Rivermonte

4500 S Lone Pine Road, Springfield, MO 65804

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