Michael A. Nichols

Michael A. Nichols, 69, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024.

He was born on March 3, 1954 in Topeka, Kansas to the late Jack and Donia Caldwell Nichols.

Nick is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth Nichols; children, Heather (Brian) Dearinger, Jonathan Nichols, Mark Klein, Kelsey (Trevor) Keller, Mary Klein and Shelby Klein; brother, David (Dorothy) Nichols; sister, Kathy (Dave) Ratchford; grandchildren, Liam, Charlotte, Benjamin, Gabriel, Adelyn and Jamison; and several nieces and nephews.

Nick attended Morehead State University, later graduating from Indiana University.

For many years he worked as a fire protection engineer; he ended his career at ProLift Material Handling as a safety trainer in 2019.

Nick was an avid sports fan, having played football and baseball in his youth. In later years, he was a devoted spectator of all sports. Nick was also a musician who played guitar and wrote his own music. He would share his passion with his loved ones.

Visitation will be from 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany). A Time of Sharing will take place at 2:30 pm at the funeral home and his Memorial Service will follow at 3:00 pm. Cremation was chosen following Nick's wishes. Family and friends are invited to an open house after the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Nick's memory can be made to the National Kidney Foundation (ATTN: Gift Processing at National Kidney Foundation HQ, 30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016).

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