Tom Nichols Obituary
Tom Nichols (Ava, Missouri) passed away on October 11, 2026. Tom, born on August 15, 1941 in Hartville, Missouri, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, O. F. Nichols and Kathryn Nichols; his father-in-law Virgil (Mae Cox); and his sister-in-law Glenda Nichols. He is survived by: his siblings, Mansfield, Maribeth Seaman (Dan) and Ted Nichols; his children, Mary Kay Robinson (Roger), Jean Ann Nichols and Jim Nichols (Chris); his wife Barbara Pitts; his children, Tim Hall and Lisa Johnson; his grandchildren, Ben, James (Annalee), Isaac, Joseph, Abi Kate, Levi Robinson, Arianna Cross (Connor), April Kinard (Austin), Aaron Schuerger, Barrett, Melia, Rowan Nichols, Lauren Hall, Hunter Hall, Stephen Johnson (Jennifer) and Jesse Johnson; and his great grandchildren, Beckham, Margie, Wesley Robinson, Henry Schuerger, Frankie Johnson, Willow, Jacie and Lydia Johnson. He is also survived by many nieces, cousins, and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 17th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Clinkingbeard Funeral Homes, Inc. (407 N Mansfield Rd, Ava, MO 65608). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 17th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Destination Church Building Fund or Mt. Tabor Cemetery.
