Jerry Edward Nichols, 78 of Enid, Oklahoma passed away on January 28th, 2021.
Jerry graduated from Enid High School and Phillips University in Enid, OK. He worked for Grace Petroleum in Oklahoma City before joining Hunt Oil Company in Dallas Texas as a Director of Information Technology until his retirement. In his younger years, he was somewhat of a daredevil.He caught his backyard treehouse on fire while smoking catalpa beans.Also, while doing a science project in his parent’s garage, he blew it up. He was a compassionate person, for instance he helped build St. Luke’s Methodist Church in Enid, OK.
He enjoyed riding motorcycles, cooking, reading, and bowling.He was an avid sports fan. His favorite teams were OU, Dallas Cowboys, & Texas Rangers. Preceded in death by: Parents, Arthur and Grace Nichols; sisters, Ginger Rieger, Betty Nichols , & JoanPetersen.
Survived by: Son, Bryan Nichols and wife, Shannon Nichols; daughter, Tamara Nichols; sister, Linda Frieden; grandchildren, Faith Ruiz, Chancellor Nichols, Bryce Nichols, Blaid Nichols, Skylar Martin; and great-grandchildren, Logan Nichols, Rickey Nichols, River Nichols, Everleigh Nichols, and Rowan Ruiz, Zelda Ford.