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Lon Dale Nichols

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Lon D. Nichols, 87, of Alexander, passed away on January 24, 2018. He was born on September 10, 1930 to Buford and Beula Nichols of Story, Ark. Lon was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Norma Jean Ault and grandson, Wayne Barnwell, step daughter, Carla Lane. He is survived by his wife, Meda Nichols, daughters, Martha (Dennis) Wallis of Bryant, Ark and Rita (Rick) Barnwell of Little Rock, son, Dale (Kaye) Nichols of Austin, Ark., brother, Norman (Joyce) Nichols, sister, Shirley (Al) Abbot, grandchildren, Greg, Billy, Kris and Tabatha, 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. Lon was retired as a transport driver for Wonder Bread Bakery. He was a 32nd degree Mason, York Rites and Shriner. He was an avid musician, fronting his own band, "Lon Nichols and the Swinging Pennies in Little Rock and the surrounding area for over 40 years. Visitation will be Friday, January 26 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m at Ashby Funeral Home in Benton, Ark. Church services will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 27th at the Muddy Creek Assembly of God Church in Story, Arkansas. Burial will follow at Reed Cemetery. On line guestbook at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

Published January 26, 2018

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