Harold D. Nickels

Harold D. Nickels obituary, Joshua, TX

Harold D. Nickels

Harold Nickels Obituary

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Harold D. Nickels, 88, passed away in Joshua, TX, on June 25, 2025. Harold was born in Lawton, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charley Albert Nickels and Grace Bell Nickels, his brother James Ralph Nickels, his youngest daughter Kimberly Shae Thompson, and his granddaughter Courtney Ann Nickels.

Harold is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Beverly June Nickels, his only son, Ralph Nickels (Alice), his grandsons, Matthew and Eric Nickels, and his Daughter, Terrie Lynn Motts, along with 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

When Harold lived in El Paso, he was a lineman and master electrician. He enjoyed racing cars at the El Paso Speedway Park. He loved to go fishing and do woodworking. He was a hardworking man who loved his parents and his three children endlessly.

" Dad, it's not goodbye, it's see you later, we'll love you to heaven and back."

Memorial Service:

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM

Nickels Residence

2213 Timber Top Trail

Joshua TX. 76058

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July 12, 2025

Wyvette McLendon posted to the memorial.

July 12, 2025

LaNell Craft posted to the memorial.

July 6, 2025

Ralph posted to the memorial.

4 Entries

Wyvette McLendon

July 12, 2025

Praying for you Aunt Bev! I am so sorry I wasn´t able to attend the memorial for Uncle Harold´s memorial today, but please know you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you! Your favorite niece! (Well may be) lol

LaNell Craft

July 12, 2025

Beverly, My Heart goes out to you and Family. Thoughts and Prayers, May your memories bring you Comfort. God Bless you all.

Ralph

July 6, 2025

Dad, in 2024, I hope that I can look this good at 87

Terrie Motts

July 5, 2025

Daddy rest easy, Ralph and I will see you again, every time I wear my pink ropers I will be thinking of you

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518 S.W. Johnson Ave., Burleson, TX 76028

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Wyvette McLendon posted to the memorial.

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LaNell Craft posted to the memorial.

July 6, 2025

Ralph posted to the memorial.