Don R. Nichols Sevierville, Tennessee Obituary

Don R. Nichols

Don R. Nichols, age 74 or Sevierville passed away Thursday October 10, 2019. Don was a pioneer in tourism in Sevier County. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Pigeon Forge as well as Larajet Baptist Church in Olitepsi, Kenya. Don, and his wife Paula, served as missionaries in southeast Kenya for three years to the Maasai Tribe. He is survived by his wife Paula Nichols; son Kelly Nichols and wife Charli; daughter Donna Rhodes Barnes; six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; brothers Loran Klinner, Robert Thomas and Tommy Hall. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Joshua Ministries, International at any branch of Tennessee State Bank. The family will receive friends 12 PM – 2 PM Saturday with memorial service to follow at 2 PM in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home. Jeff Parish and Rev. Richard Everett will officiate.
May 10, 1945 - October 10, 201905/10/194510/10/2019
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Andrew Ogle
October 12, 2019
I'm very sorry for loss, Paula & Kelly. He was a great man! I remember him always being so kind to me at church back in the day. And he would occasionally ask my parents how I'm doing when he'd see them. I'm sure that I'll be seeing you again some day, Don. Rest in ... Continue Reading
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Sheila Gibson
October 12, 2019
I'm so sorry to hear of Don's passing. Don was a great friend who was always willing to help anywhere he could. His wealth of knowledge about the hospitality industry helped many of us. He loved to talk about his mission trips and the people he met along the way. Don... Continue Reading
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Sandy Clark
October 12, 2019
I worked with Don for several years and I found him to be a great boss and a wonderful friend. He will be truly missed. Praying for his family during this difficult time.
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M.C. Wilson
October 11, 2019
Don was a genuinely good and Godly man. He will be missed.
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mitzi brown
October 11, 2019
So sorry for your loss. My thought and prayers are with you all.
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Doyle Ogle
October 11, 2019
So sorry to learn of Don's passing. Worked with Don for several years and always found him to be a very hard worker, honest and straight to the point. Paula, Kelly and all the family will be remembered in prayer as you go through this great loss and sorrow. Don was a ... Continue Reading
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Mitzi Brown
October 10, 2019
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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