Dick Nuckols

Dick Nuckols, 82, of rural Jay County passed away peacefully Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, at his residence surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born in Jay County on Oct. 2, 1938, the son of Russell Nuckols and Thelma Mae (Bales) Nuckols. Dick attended Madison Township School, was a farmer and had worked for Sterling Casting, retiring after 22 years. He had also ran his own salvaging business for several years.

Surviving are his longtime companion Barbara Ann Nuckols; two sons, Larry M. Nuckols and Richard L. (wife: Jaime) Nuckols, both of Portland; one daughter, Carol A. Nuckols (companion: Eric Deavers) of Hartford City; one sister, Ruth Carroll Miller of Liberty Center, Indiana; two stepdaughters, Kimberley S. Franks of Dunkirk and Melissa A. Creamer of North Salem, Indiana; one daughter-in-law, Angela Nuckols of Montpelier; 10 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren.

He was preceeded in death by five brothers, Herbert N. Nuckols, Iary Wayne Nuckols, Robert N. Nuckols, William Ray Nuckols and Jerry Mac Nuckols; one sister, Mildred Kunce; and one step-great-grandson, Clifford Franks.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020, at 10 a.m. at the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home with Pastor David Peray presiding. The family will receive guests on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home.

Baird-Freeman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials can be made to the Jay County food bank.

Condolences may be expressed at bairdfreeman.com.