Gary D. Nichols of Blanchester, OH. Loving husband of 46 years to Kathy S. (nee Brown) Nichols. Dear father of Lori (Ajay) John, Bryon (Loretta) Nichols, Eric (Kathalene) Nichols, Nathan (Tiffany) Nichols, and Anthony Nichols. Proud grandfather of Michael Gunter, Cassidi Ballard, Ethan John, Isaiah John, Brennon Nichols, Lilly Nichols, Waylon Nichols, Walker Nichols, Trentin Nichols, Kentin Nichols, Mackinze Nichols, Wyatt Nichols and Willow Nichols. Great grandfather of Gavin Gunter, Randelynn Gunter, Jaailyn Gunter, Emberlyn Gunter and Chasetin Zieger. Beloved brother of Robert (Sharon) Pyles, Lawrence (Iva) Pyles, Nancy (Garrett) Neace, Myrna (Ken) Whitecotton and Sheryl Steele. May 22, 2018 at the age of 68. Services will be held at 1 PM on Tuesday May 29, 2018 at the Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home, 1668 St. Rt. 28 Goshen, OH 45122, where friends will be received from 11 AM until time of service. Interment Graceland Memorial Gardens, Milford, OH. Family suggests memorial contributions be directed to Hospice of Cincinnati. Funeral Home: Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center - Goshen 1668 St. Rt. 28 Goshen, Ohio United States 45122