Ralph Nickell Jr., son of the late Elvis Ralph Nickell and Ruby Probst Nickell, was born on December 26, 1944, in Sikeston, Missouri, and departed this life on July 24, 2023, at his residence in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 78 years.

Mr. Nickell was a member of the Missouri National Guard and a former line worker for Superior Essex Wire and Cable in Sikeston, Missouri. He enjoyed fishing and bird hunting.

On May 8, 1971, in West Alton, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Betty Boschert. Mrs. Nickell survives of their home in Dexter.

Along with his wife, he is survived by his son, Jacob Nickell of Dexter, Missouri; by two daughters, Carrie Greene and husband Darrin of Memphis, Indiana, and Jamie Ivie of Springfield, Missouri; by his brother, Larry Nickell of Sikeston, Missouri; by five grandchildren, Aaron Ivie, Emma Ivie, Denise Sallee and husband Scott, William Greene, and Elizabeth Green; and by his great-grandchild, Arlo Ivie.

Other than by his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Jim Nickell.

No services are planned.

Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.