Roy Allan Nichols

Roy Allan Nichols, 61, of Sioux City, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 18, 2019.  A funeral service will be held Saturday, November 23 at 10:00 AM at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel.  Visitation will be Friday from 4-8 P.M. and an hour before the funeral at the funeral home.  Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery.  Online condolences may be made to www.meyerbroschapels.com. 

Roy was born on May 16, 1958 in Sioux City to Jerry and Shirley (Brooks) Nichols.  He worked at Cargill and Gelita for several years.  He also roofed on the side for his entire life.  Roy was united in marriage to Tracy Baker on November 5, 1983 in Sioux City.  Roy enjoyed golfing, playing softball, spending time with his grandchildren, and drinking beer with his family.

Those left to honor his memory include his wife Tracy Nichols, Sioux City; children: Jeremy Nichols, Omaha, Ashley Nichols, Sioux City, Josh Nichols, Sioux City, Jerry Nichols; grandchildren: Paisley June, Rose, and Selena;  siblings: Brenda Dailey, Kathy Nichols, Kimberly Nichols, Randy Nichols, Melissa Zeman, Jonathan Nichols; and several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family to be used for a donation to substance abuse and mental illness foundations.