Billy Dale "Bill" Nichols, age 90, passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021. He was born on September 18, 1930, in Seminole, Oklahoma, to parents, William A. Nichols and Hallie Nichols. Bill graduated from Henrietta High School in Henrietta, TX in 1949; and graduated from Midwestern University in Wichita Falls, TX in 1955.  Bill served in the Army during the Korean War. He worked for over 40 years in the oil industry and relocated his family overseas to London, England in 1976 as well as Singapore in 1977.  Bill owned and operated Tri-State Chemical company in the 1980's; and purchased and operated a shrimp boat in Corpus Christi, TX in the late 1980's.  At the age of 83 Bill became a partner in a franchise, Tropik Sun, in Corpus Christi.  At age 85 Bill became the sole owner of Tropik Sun and operated the company until his death. Bill was loved dearly and will be remembered for his humor, his entrepreneurial spirit, most of all, his love for his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Hallie Nichols.

He is survived by his two children, Stacy Chamblin (Steve Kirkpatrick), William Todd Nichols (Avis Nichols); five grandchildren, Richard Chamblin III (Ashley), Kyle Chamblin (Cara), Darlene Kirkpatrick, Joseph Nichols, Hayley Nichols; three great-grandchildren, Elliott Chamblin, Henry Chamblin, and Davin Turner; and mother of his children, Virginia Regaldo.

The family will receive visitors on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 from 7:00-8:00 P.M. at Heritage Oaks Mortuary

Chapel Service
Thursday, September 23, 2021
1:00 P.M.
Heritage Oaks Mortuary

Interment will follow at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery at 2:30 p.m.