Kent Hamby Nichols
Kent Hamby Nichols
- BORN: October 14, 1953
- DIED: June 3, 2014
- LOCATION: Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Kent Hamby Nichols, 60, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away on June 3, 2014, at his residence.
Mr. Nichols was born October 14, 1953, in Poplar Bluff, MO, to the late E.A.and Irene (Hamby) Nichols.
On November 11, 1978, he married Denise Davidson, in Poplar Bluff.
Mr. Nichols was a member of Temple Baptist Church, where he served as chairman of the deacons, Sunday school teacher, finance, long range planning, Building Committees, and the Chainsaw Ministry. He retired from US Bank and had been active in the banking industry as loan officer for 35 years. He was an active member in the Kiwanis club, having served as secretary/treasurer for many years. He loved spending time with his family and serving others, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, genealogy, and boating on Current River.
In accordance with his wishes, his body was donated to Washington University for further ALS research.
Survivors include his beloved wife Denise of the home, daughter, Kate Nichols, of St. Louis, and son Cory Nichols (Nicole), of St. Louis, MO; two step-grandchildren: Tyler and Connor Babcook, of St. Louis, MO; one brother: David Nichols (Sandy), of Salem, MO; and one sister: Sharon King, of Poplar Bluff.
Memorials may be made to The ALS Association St. Louis Regional Chapter, 2258 Weldon Parkway, St. Louis, MO 63146.
Memorial service will be held on July 12, 2014 from 3-5pm at Temple Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff, MO.
Earth’s loss is Heaven’s gain. Kent was a great man. I didn’t know him well, but I liked him very much. He always had a smile and a kind word. He will be missed by everyone that knew him. To the loving family left behind, be thankful that God gave him to you.
the best of the best. will be missed by all. gone to soon, gods reasoning. to all family we wish strength and never forget. jeff and kim alexander
I missed his smile and friendly visits when I had to go to US Bank where he worked. He had a great sense of humor and always wore a smile. Kent, GOD “had finished your cabin he was building for you and it was time for you to move in.”
MAY GOD BLESS AND COMFORT ALL OF THOSE HE LEFT BEHIND.
This tiny space is definitely not big enough to express what a loving father and husband Kent was. Kent was the type of person who displayed the same kindness to all people at all times. You never wondered what his mood would be because he was consistently happy and full of life. I once told him he would not make a good teacher since I was unable to understand some math concept he was trying to explain, but that was not exactly true, as he taught me the most important things in life….love God with all your might, love other people, regardless if they were lovely, and work hard and save a lot. Thank you God for sharing him with us, if only for a short time. Kent, you were and still are loved deeply by your family and friends and I look forward to when I can see you again. I miss you “boyfriend”.