NICHOLS, Randy S.

Published in Today's News Herald on May 16, 2021 - Lake Havasu City, Arizona - Randy S Nichols passed away May 1, 2021 at the age of 69 at his home in Lake Havasu City with his wife by his side after a long battle with COPD. He was born December 12, 1951 to Nick and Norma Nichols in Bowling Green Ohio. As a small child the family moved to California, where he lived until 1990 making his home Lake Havasu City. On January 2, 1995 he married his best friend and the love of his life Melodie (Carlson) Nichols. Together they spent the next 26 years together, always by each other side. Anyone that knew Randy knew his love for sports. He enjoyed golfing, football, auto racing with baseball always being closest to his heart. Randy was a good man and a good friend to many. If you needed him he was always there. He truly will be missed for his witty sense of humor, and his big caring heart. Randy leaves behind his wife Melodie, his brother Douglas (Alice) Nichols, his daughters Deana Nichols, Kelly (Scott) Boyer, and nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Nick and Norma Nichols, and grandparents. Per Randy's request there will be no services. His wishes were to have his friends and family have a cocktail and remember him by sharing a fond memory, telling a story or a joke he told, or maybe a special time spent together. Randy my love, my best friend you will forever have my heart. Thoughts and condolences may be sent to Randy's family at www.mohavememorial.com. Arrangements were placed in the care of Mohave Memorial Lake Havasu Mortuary.