Darrel Wayne Nichols, 64, of Bentonville, died July 9, at Mercy Hospital in Rogers.

He was born October 1, 1956 in Glade, Arkansas, to Raymond Arthur Nichols and Clora Mae Williams Nichols. He retired from the Arkansas Dept. of Hwy & Transportation in 2019. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren play ball, auctions, and watching old black and white TV shows. Darrel made a friend of everyone he met, never met a stranger and loved people. He was a member of Reddick Assembly of God Church in Garfield and is preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors are his wife of 46 years Doris Nichols of the home; a son Brandon Nichols of Fayetteville; a daughter Melissa Whalen (Mike) of Garfield; two brothers Ronald Nichols (Karen) of Republic, Mo., and Richard Nichols (Dianna) of Bono, AR.; one sister Kathy Youngman (Ron) of Gateway; two grandchildren Makenzie Whalen and Miken Whalen; and several nieces and nephews.

Service is set for 10:00a.m., Wednesday, July 14, at Sisco Funeral Home Chapel in Pea Ridge. Visitation is set for 5-7:00p.m. Tuesday, July 13, at the funeral home. Burial will be at Ruddick Cemetery.