Indiana Open Wheel - RIP Don Nickles

DONALD NICKLES

LIMA — Donald R. Nickles age 76, of Lima passed away surrounded by his family 10:03 p.m., Oct. 31, 2016 at his residence. He was born Dec. 4, 1939 in Mousie, KY to the late Hubert and Lucy Wicker Nickles. He married Kathy A. Gossard Jan. 17, 1959 and she survives in Lima.

Don's whole life was focused around racing and he passed down that love to his children, grandchildren and nieces and nephews. His greatest passion was sprint car racing with his brothers. His racing career began in 1959 when Don and his brothers built their first race car from a 31 Chevy. This started the number 31 legacy throughout the family. Don & Harold owned and operated Nickles Bros. Racing and NBC Steering & Pumps shipping units worldwide.

The family will receive friends 2-5 and 6-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4 at Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Cridersville and one hour prior to services Saturday.

The funeral will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday Nov. 5 at the funeral home with Pastor Terry Brock, officiating. Burial will follow at Salem Cemetery, Westminster.

Memorial contributions may be given to St. Rita's Hospice or the Injured Drivers Fund and online condolences may be shared at BayliffAndSon.com