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John Nickels

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Date Of Birth: January 4, 1949
Date Of Death: October 1, 2006

Johnny "John" Lawrence Nickels, 59,died Sunday, October 1 at Ruth Lily Hospice at Methodist Hospital. John was born in Beckley, WV to the late William Nickles and surviving Helen Joyce Sturm. John was the first of five children. He was employed at Von Duprin as a factory worker. John attented North Central High School and after school served in the Army in the Vietnam War. He enjoyed golfing, shooting pool, cooking, gardening and life. John was married for 35 years to his wife Connie Marie (Fisher). John’s surviving siblings include his sisters Pamela (Bill) Ware of California, Debbie (Scott) Hoffman of Brownsburg and Robin (John) Hopkins of Brownsburg. He is survived by one brother Fred (Kim) Nickles of Indianapolis; two sister-in-laws Cyndie Jeffers of Indianapolis and Diana (Mark) Smallwood of Texas. John is also survived by his two children Angela (Mark) Stallsworth of New Palestine and Paul (Jennifer) Nickles of Indianapolis. John had seven grandchildren; Ashley, Marisa, and Katie Stallsworth, Taylor, Kayla, Hayle, and Jaylin Nickles. Services will be at 11:00, October 4 at Harry Moore Mortuary, 8151 Allisonville Road, with calling from 5 to 8 pm. and Tuesday, Oct 3 and one hour prior to his service on Wednesday. He will be laid to rest with military honors at Washington Park East Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society.

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  2. Connie, we want you to know that we are thinking of you and your family. We are so sorry for your loss. Dave and Paula Tomlin

  3. CONNIE MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN TODAY. I KNOW YOU WILL HAVE A ROUGH TIME. IF YU NEED TO TALK JUST CALL ME I UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH TO LOSE A LOVE ONE THAT YOU LOVE VERY MUCH. THE PAIN WILL NEVER GO AWAY YOU HAVE GOOD AND BAD DAYS I HERE FOR YOU LOVE JUDY JEAN SISTER YOU FRIEND

  4. I am the plant manager at Von Duprin, where John last worked. At work, John was known as the “candy man”. He would always have candy with him and would share it with everyone. One day he even brought in popsicles for the entire assembly line. These are just some of the ways that John showed how much he cared about others. Everyone I spoke with described him as a “really nice guy”. He made a big impression on everyone at the plant and we will all miss him. He was a wonderful person and we are all fortunate to have met him. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this difficult time.

    Sincerely,

    -John Schostek

  5. I just wanted to express my deepest
    sympathy to all of you. I will keep
    you in my prayers.
    I did not have the pleasure of meeting Mr. Nickels, but I know his
    daughter, Angie. I am sure I would
    have liked him if he was anything like his daughter.

  8. I love you Grandpa very much. I will miss you very much. I will see you when I go to heaven.

  10. God,
    Grant me the serenity to accept the things I can not Change, Courage to change the things I can, and the wisdon to know the difference.

    With our deepest sympathy;

  11. Dear Connie, Angie and Paul and family.
    I am at a loss for words…my heart aches for you…your loss is greater than I can comprehend. John was such a wounderful and gracious person, even through such pain and struggles as he has endured these past months. You are continually in our thoughts and prayers as you go through these most difficult of days.May the Lord give you comfort and healing.

  12. Say not in grief “he is no more”,

    but live in thankfulness that he was.

    Sorry for you lost. He was a great neighbor and friend. Love Pete and Jean Stallsworth

  13. Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this hard time. If you need anything, just let us know.

  14. In the Lords present theirs fullness of joy and at His right hand theirs pleasures forever more theres no better place that I would rather be Jesus is our Savior HE IS our King. May the Lord strenthen you and your family, and your faith

  15. Let not your heart be trouble, if you believe in the Father, than also believe in Jesus. In your Fathers house theirs many of mansions if it was not so I would have told you, Jesus has prepare a place for him! May God bless you and your family

  16. I also have lost loved ones this year and I share in your grief. We are never prepared for the loss of a loved one, but God is always prepared to help us through that loss. May His presence begin the healing in your heart and soul, and may His love surround you with the comfort only He can give.

  18. We all had such a great time in TN. He got so muddy riding the 4 wheeler with Jason. The muddier, the better! He was a good man, always laughin’. He will be missed by all. Hoping the memories will ease your sorrow. Love and prayers.

  19. It’s a Blessing to know he has been called home where there is no suffering or pain. I am sure he will be truly missed by family and friends.
    A Friend Always, Gary

  20. John was a great person to work with. He will always be remembered as the “Candy Man” by his co workers at Von Duprin. I am sorry for your loss of such a good person.

  21. I worked with John as his supervisor for about the last 3 years. I am so sorry for your loss. John will be missed at Von Duprin. He was always a pleasure to be around. He always had a smile on his face. Not too often do you find a very good worker, with a great attitude. John was that type of person. They called him the candy man at Von Duprin. He alway had candy,frozen push pops,fruit or snack cakes to share with everyone.

    May God Bless and comfort you.

    Jesse

  22. MY DADDY I WILL MISS YOU ALWAYS AND FOREVER YOU WERE MY ROCK AND MY TEACHER. YOU WERE MY ROCK IN WAYS OF WHEN I’D GET HURT YOU ALWAYS SUPPORTED ME IN TELLING ME I HAD ANOTHER ONE. YOU WERE MY TEACHER CAUSE YOU TAUGHT ME TO BE THE PROVIDER THAT I AM AND THE BEST FATHER IN THE WORLD. I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU. I’LL SEE YOU LATER AND TELL YOU ABOUT EVERYTHING THATS BEEN GOING ON SINCE YOU BEEN GONE. I LOVE YOU DADDY. SEE YA LATER.

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