Charles Leon “Chuck” Nickels, 59 of Richwood, died Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at The Ohio State University Medical Center. He was born October 31, 1954 in London, Kentucky to the late Rebecca Berniece “Exta” (Williams) Nickels.
He worked for Goodyear Tire and Rubber in Marysville, retiring in 2007 after 33 years. He was a member of Mt. Carmel #303 F&AM, Caledonia #299 Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and Mizpah Encampment #50. Chuck enjoyed harness racing and as well as being a fan, he was a former owner. He coached little league baseball at NUBB for more than thirty years. A Wildcat supporter through and through, he frequently lent his time and energy to assist with many North Union sports.
On September 10, 1983 he married the former April Gregg, and she survives in Richwood. He is also survived by a sister, Brenda Iker, Belvedere, Illinois; a special niece, Kandy (Brian) Cox, Richwood and their children, Jessica Cox, Brianne (Kyle) Crisswell, and Donovon Cox; Wendy Veach, Richwood; and her children, Cody Tevis and Gracie Burros; nephews Jay (Jennifer) Veach, Delaware, and their children Katlyn, James, Kelsey, Kriston Veach; Cory Johnson and son, Gavn; and Todd (Esmirelda) Johnson and daughter Bella; brother-in-law, James (Patricia) Veach, Richwood; and numerous near and dear friends. He was preceded in death by a great-nephew, Steven James Cox.
Funeral services will be Sunday, August 10, 2014 at 2:00 PM at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home, Richwood with Pastor Matthew Craig officiating. Burial will follow in Claibourne Cemetery. Friends may call on Friday, August 8, 2014 from 4 to 7 PM where Masonic and Odd Fellows services will begin at 7:00 PM.
Memorial gifts may be made to R.E.A.P. Food Pantry, 235 Grove Street, Richwood, OH 43344 or North Union Athletic Boosters, 401 N. Franklin Street, Richwood, OH 43344.
Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com
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