Mervin Glenn Nichols

Mervin “Merv” Glenn Nichols Sr., age 75, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 after over a decade long fight with Alzheimer’s. He was born in Lepanto, Arkansas on December 5, 1939. Merv faithfully served his country in the US Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Alice Nichols. He is survived by his children, Merv Nichols Jr., Peggy (Steve) VanKoevering, Meredyth Nichols, and Michael Nichols; four grandsons, Duane, Brent, James and Justin; granddaughter, Kennedy; 4 great grandchildren; brother, Quinton Ray (Rosemary) Nichols; nieces and nephews. Services will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2015 at 11:00 am at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Drive SW. Relatives and friends may meet the family for a time of visitation and sharing memories one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Luncheon to follow the service. Merv will be taken to his final resting place in the Nichols Cemetery in Marked Tree, Arkansas, where a memorial service will be held on October 5, 2015 at 11:00 am.  Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice or The Alzheimer’s Association.

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August 30, 2015 4:57pm
Sorry to hear about the passing of Merv. Although we lost track of the family when Alice passed, we always wondered about you.

- Gunderson Family




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