Roger L. Nichols, 64, died on Friday, Sept. 25, 2015, at 12:29 p.m. at his residence in Alger.

He was born on Oct. 14, 1950 in McGuffey, Ohio, to Robert L. and Marie (Hicks) Nichols who preceded him in death. Roger was previously married to Peggy Shepherd and she survives in Kenton.

He was a 1968 graduate of Upper Scioto Valley High School. Roger retired in 2006 from Ford Engine Plant of Lima after working for 35 years. He was an associate member of the New Birth Living World Ministries, Inc. of Alger.

Also surviving is a son, Chase Hunter Nichols of Kenton; a daughter, Tia Natasha Nichols of Kenton; two sisters: Teresa (Bernie) Rowe of Harrod and Tina Marie Parsons of Alger; two brothers: Harvie (Sharon) Nichols of Alger and Tony Eugene Nichols of Alger; many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Jade Aubrey Nichols; a brother, Donald Ray Hicks; a sister, Rosa Phillips; two nephews: Shane Tanner Rowe and Jason Dale Nichols.

Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29, at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Alger with Pastor Wayne T. Vaughn officiating. Burial will be in Preston Cemetery, Alger.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 28, at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Alger and until time of service on Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Hanson-Neely Funeral Home for the Benevolence of the Family at P.O. Box 41, Alger, Ohio 45812.