William G. Nichols, age 71 of Malvern, passed away at Roselawn Gardens on Thursday, March 8, 2018. Bill was born in Marietta, Ohio on February 12, 1947, a son of the late Homer Eugene Nichols and Mary Louise (Meeks) Nichols Kelly.

Bill is survived by sons, Kevin Nichols of Dellroy, David Nichols, of Minerva, Brian Nichols, of Cleveland, Darrin Nichols, of Alliance; sisters, Judy Chappelear, of Chicago, IL; Patricia Smith, of Mentor, Sheryl Nichols, of Louisiana; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife Velma Jean Nichols.

Funeral services will be held at the Deckman Bartley Funeral Home, Malvern, Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Harley Wheeler officiating. Burial will follow at Liberty Cemetery. Calling hours will be Monday, March 12, 2018 from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. at the Deckman Bartley Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Carroll County Antique Collectors Club, 3116 Bedrock Rd. NW Dellroy, Ohio 44620,