Robert Alvin Nichols, 67, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away on July 17, 2022, in his home.

He was born on September 21, 1954, in Winfield, Kansas to Robert Dean Nichols and Nancy Jane Nichols. After graduating from Winfield High School in 1972, he attended some college where he obtained a certification to become an automotive mechanic. He worked for the family automotive business, Nichols Auto Shop, in Winfield for 30 years before moving to Bartlesville, Oklahoma and working for Sphere's. He was ASC masters certified and taught an automotive course at Wichita Vo-Tech.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and horses, but what he loved most was guns and cars. He was a member of the NRA, Sons of the American Legion Post No. 10, and the Masonic Lodge No. 165.

He is preceded in death by his father, mother, and both grandparents.

He is survived by his brothers, Gary A. Nichols of Wichita; James L. Nichols of Arkansas City; Tim D. Nichols and wife, Lynn of Winfield; nephews, Thomas Nichols and wife, Brindy of Kansas City, MO; Matthew Nichols of Wichita; two nieces, Amber Nichols, and Melissa Magness and husband, Chris; and two great nephews, Ayden and Carson of Kansas City, MO.

Memorial services are scheduled at Miles Funeral Service on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at 2:00 P.M. Private burial will take place at Highland Cemetery at a later date.

Memorials have been established in Robert's name for Cornerstone Hospice and for the Cancer Center in Bartlesville. Contributions may be made through the funeral home.

The memorial service for Robert may be viewed live at the following link: