George "Bud" Nichols

                                                                            WORLD WAR II VETERAN

George Junior “Bud” Nichols, 97, of Kahoka, MO., passed away at 12:53 pm at blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL., on October 15, 2024, from injuries he sustained from a car accident.

Bud was born June 26, 1927, in Wyaconda, MO., to George A and Gladys O (McMarlin) Nichols. He married Beverly (Ewing) Nichols, on January 6, 1984, and she preceded him in death on May 29, 1995. He later married Mary (Goodwin) Thompson Nichols on February 26, 2006, and she preceded him in death on December 29, 2021.

Bud was a member of the Wyaconda Christian Church. He grew up on a farm along with his siblings Richard and Louise near Wyaconda, MO. When Bud was 14 Pearl Harbor was attacked by Japan, which prompted the United States to enter World War II. When Bud turned 16, he decided he wanted to join the fight. His parents were adamant that he graduated from Wyaconda High School first. There were 6 or 7 boys in Buds class, and they all volunteered to enlist. When Bud turned 17, he was enlisted in the United States Navy. Bud was on the USS Rio Grande that carried petroleum products to help fuel fighting ships. Bud’s job was to paint and steer the ship with the pilot telling him what to do.

After Bud returned from the Pacific, he worked for Isom Martin in raising hogs. Bud raised registered Hampshire hogs, and he was the second oldest breeder in the United States at that time. Over the years Bud worked in construction, on the railroad, and as an auctioneer. He also owned an antique store and ran a sale barn. He enjoyed Blue Grass music. Bud had a good heart and loved his family.

George Bud Nichols is survived by 1 nephew: Larry Parrish of Keokuk, IA., 2 nieces: Truda (Thomas) Rudd of Montrose, IA., Annette (Daniel) Jungbluth of St Charles, IA., great and great great nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents: George and Gladys Nichols, his wives: Beverly and Mary, 1 brother: Richard Nichols, and 1 sister and her husband Louise (Wallace) Parrish.

Funeral Services for George "Bud" Nichols will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, October 21, 2024, at the Wilson & Triplett Funeral Home in Kahoka, MO. Pastor Paul Harvey will officiate. A burial with full military rites will follow at the Wyaconda Cemetery, Wyaconda, MO. Visitation with family present will be held on Monday, October 21, 2024, from 10:00 am until time of service at 11:00 am at the Wilson & Triplett Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions in memory of George "Bud" Nichols are suggested to American Legion Post 192 or Wyaconda Cemetery.

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