Paul David Nichols, son of the late Walter Nichols and Pauline Partin Nichols was born on March 10, 1958 in Sikeston, Missouri and departed this life on January 9, 2018 at his residence near Bell City, Missouri at the age of 59.

Mr. Nichols was a Lens Technician at RHEA Optical in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.  He attended Vanduser Church of Christ as a child.

He is survived by three brothers, Harold Nichols and Alice of Sand Springs, Ok, Ron Nichols and Pat of Bell City, Mo and Darrell Nichols and Joann of Sikeston, Mo; by two sisters, Pat Hancock of Puxico, Mo and Carolyn Pobst and Allen of Bell City, Mo; survived by several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home of Dexter in charge of all arrangements.