Melvin Dale Nichols

Melvin Dale Nichols passed away on June 7, 2023, and now is in the presence of his Heavenly Father. He served his Savior Jesus Christ as a faithful servant for over 70 years and found joy in seeing others experience the same gift of eternal life. After the loss of his faithful and loving wife Connie in 2007, Melvin found happiness in his grandchildren and great-grandchildren as well as the renewed friendship and marriage to his high school friend, Helen Morris, who he married in 2017. Melvin was born July 28, 1942, in Severy, KS. His parents, Archie and Mary, were itinerant preachers in the Assembly of God Church, so he grew up in several small towns across Oklahoma and Kansas during their ministry. Ultimately they settled in Arcadia, KS, where he graduated high school before graduating from Pittsburg State University in June of 1966. He accepted a role in treasury at Phillips Petroleum Company that same month and moved to Bartlesville, OK. He raised his family in Bartlesville and spent the next six decades in this community he proudly called home. He enjoyed coaching all four kids in Little League, teaching Sunday School for kindergarteners, participating in Bartlesville Regional Chamber of Commerce events, and exploring the beauty of Washington and Osage Counties, especially Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife Preserve. During his career, Melvin worked over 25 years at Phillips, then owned and operated The Living Word Christian Book Store for another 20 years. He was still working faithfully for Davis Family Funeral Home until his passing, a role he enjoyed since starting in 2004 where he ministered to and encourage other families during difficult times. He is survived by his wife, Helen Morris Nichols; children, Mark (Rebecca) Nichols, Michael (Amanda) Nichols, Cindy (Ryan) Land, and Angela Beall; grandchildren Taylor (Nathan) LaBuda, Cooper (Allie) Nichols, Noah Nichols, Madison Land, Dalton Land, and Mason Land; and great-grandchildren Collins LaBuda, Clark Nichols, and Raney Nichols; and, sister-in-law Juanita (Paul) Nichols. He is preceded in death by his wife, Connie Seybert Nichols; his parents, Archie Randall and Mary Frances Nichols; his siblings, Helen Crane, Florence Richardson, Paul Nichols, Betty Meyer, and Walter Nichols. Melvin’s family will receive friends on Wednesday, from 6-8 p.m., at the Davis Family Funeral Home & Crematory – Walker Brown Chapel, 918-333-7665, 4201 Nowata Rd, Bartlesville. Visitation will also be held on Wednesday from 10-8. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Renew Church, 1611 N Osage Ave., Dewey, OK 74029. Services will be held on Thursday, 10 a.m., at the Davis Family Funeral Home & Crematory – Walker Brown Chapel, with Pastor Joe Colaw officiating. Interment will follow in the Nowata Memorial Park Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Carter Davis and the Davis Family Funeral Home & Crematory – Walker Brown Chapel. Online condolences and remembrances may be shared at www.DavisFamilyFuneralHome.com.

Melvin Dale Nichols

July 28, 1942 - June 7, 2023