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8/9/09, 11:52 AM   #1
Robert Nichols
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Read on the MTQRL website that Robert was killed in a motorcycle accident last nite. Very sad news
 
8/9/09, 1:30 PM   #2
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Robert was a friend and will be missed. Nick, Rest in peace.



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8/9/09, 1:34 PM   #3
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My prayers and thoughts to the Nichols family.
 
8/9/09, 1:39 PM   #4
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My prayer and thoughts too, go to the Nichols family. Robert was a lot of fun to be around. I will miss him a lot.
 
8/9/09, 2:04 PM   #5
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Sad to hear. Always liked Robert back in the days when I worked as a UMRA official. Almost always good for a smile.
 
8/9/09, 2:31 PM   #6
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Picture of Robert Strapping in Race Car at Rushville. Thanks Robert for all the memories.

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8/9/09, 2:34 PM   #7
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Larry, Kenny, Dale and the gang, thoughts are with you guys, what a sad deal, very sorry to read this news. I just got back from Portland, sorry I didn't stop by and say hi, it was a busy time. I'll catch you next time. Hang in there guys.
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8/9/09, 3:57 PM   #8
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Very sorry to hear. Guess Bob needed his boy now. RIP Robert
 
8/9/09, 4:03 PM   #9
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Very sorry to hear. Guess Bob needed his boy now. RIP Robert
Very sad, indeed. RIP, Robert!
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8/9/09, 6:47 PM   #10
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Robert D. "Nick" Nichols Jr., 46, Bethel Village
Robert D. "Nick" Nichols Jr., 46, of Falcon Drive in Bethel Village, died at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, August 8, 2009 as the result of a motorcycle accident in Bartholomew County.

Robert was employed at Nichols Body Company. A racing enthusiast, Robert was currently racing three-quarter midgets in the Midwest TQ Racing League, was a member of the American Mini Sprint Association and the Midwest Mini Sprint Association and was a former member of the United Midget Racing Association. Robert was an avid motorcycle enthusiast and enjoyed spending time with friends.

The funeral will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday at Barkes, Weaver & Glick Funeral Home on Washington Street with Pastor Jim Pursley officiating. Calling will be from Noon until service time Wednesday. Burial will be at Bethel Baptist Cemetery.

The family asks that memorial contributions be made to Riley Hospital for Children.

Online condolences may be sent to the Nichols family at www.barkesweaverglick.com.

Born in Columbus April 10, 1963, Robert was the son of Robert D. "Bob" and Marilyn Heck Nichols.

Survivors include his mother, Marilyn Nichols of Columbus; a son, Blake Nichols of Columbus; Cindy Shuler of Columbus; sisters, Carol Behrman and Tena (David) Mitchell both of Columbus; a nephew, Ryan (Julie) Behrman of Denver, Colo.; a niece, Whitney Mitchell of Columbus; many aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and Rudy Zeigler and R.J., both of Columbus.

Robert was preceded in death by his father, Robert D. " Bob" Nichols on November 2, 2007; a sister, Karen Nichols and a nephew, Gregory Behrman.
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