Roy Keith Nichols Obituary
The family announces the passing of Roy Keith Nichols of Buchanan, Virginia on November 11, 2026. Roy, born on March 20, 1939, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Roy Keith Nichols to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Clyde Griffey and Evelyn McCoy (Nichols); his siblings, Mack McCoy, Elwood McCoy, Sara Ellen Justus and Febie Mae Ingerman; his foster brother Ted Lester; and his siblings-in-law, Brenda Bandy, Rachel Rife, Latney Bandy, Ronald Bandy, Greg Cantrell, Donald Fortner and Franklin Dee Rife.
He is survived by: his wife Gearldine Nichols (Fortner); his daughters, Lisa Malone (Tim) of Pikeville, KY and Devonna Stiltner (Greg) of Grundy, VA; his siblings, Bonnie McCoy and Wilber Lee McCoy; and his sisters-in-law, Diana Bandy of Hurley, VA, Marletta Cantrell of Whitewood, VA and Anita Goss (Jimmy) of Whitewood, VA.. He is also survived by 4 Grandsons, several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Sunday, November 15th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Grundy Funeral Home (22208 Riverside Dr, Grundy, VA 24614).
