Roy David Nickles Jr

Fruitland
Roy D. Nickles
April 10, 1940 - September 9, 2016

Roy D. Nickles, age 76, passed away at home in Fruitland, NM on Friday, September 9, 2016. He was born on April 10, 1940 in Shidler, OK, to Roy D. Nickles Sr. and Georgia Cox Washburn.
Roy graduated from Kirtland Central High School in 1958. He worked in construction and was involved with building several local schools. He worked at PNM and APS power plants. At the time of his retirement, he worked for IMI Construction and was a lifelong member of the NRA. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and raising a garden.
Roy was preceded in death by his son, Scott Nickles, daughter, Cindy Nickles Wargo, Parents: Roy D. Nickles Sr. and Georgia Cox Washburn.
Roy is survived by his wife, Patricia Nickles, daughter, Robin Blackman, brothers: James (Louise), Steve, John (Oley), Carl (Linda), sisters: Rozella Baugh, Pat Bailey, Mary Kay Little (Gary)
Grandchildren: Donnie Wargo, Ashley and Joshua Blackman, Jake Marriott. Great-grandchildren: Kylie and Lilly Wargo and Lexi Marriott.
A memorial visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00pm, Thursday September 15, 2016 at Alternative Choice Funeral and Cremation, 804 N. Dustin Ave. in Farmington, 505-325-9611. A graveside service will be held at Kirtland/Fruitland Cemetery, on Friday, September 16, 2016 at 10:30AM. Officiated by Bishop Derek Wethington. Pallbearers are: Carl Nickles, John Nickles, Donnie Wargo, Jake Marriott, Joshua Blackman, Carl R. Nickles.
Roy's care is entrusted to Alternative Choice Funeral and Cremation, 804 N. Dustin Ave, in Farmington, 505-325-9611. Those who wish to express their condolences may do so at www.serenityandcompany.com