Joe Charles Nichols, 84 of Cave Creek, Arkansas, passed away Monday, August 3, 2020 in Jasper.

The son of Truman and Dexter (Winstead) Nichols was born May 18, 1936 at Mount Judea, Arkansas.  He lived in Newton County most of his life, except a few years in Kansas City, where he also met his future wife, Barbara.  He had attended Bethlehem Church in Mount Judea, were he also worked on rebuilding the church after a fire destroyed the old building.

Joe Charles was a hard worker, in Kansas City, he worked as a welder, and in Arkansas, he worked as a logger and a carpenter, building many houses in Mount Judea.  He also retired from Arkansas Highway and Transportation after working there over 35 years.

He loved hunting, fishing, camping and spending time with his grandkids, never telling them "no". He spent lots of time "gadding" around and he loved road tripping and visiting with friends.  He was kind and loving and could always be counted on when needed.  You could trade him a chicken and he would build you a house.  He especially loved his family and family reunions.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Barbara, brothers, Deloine, Hershel, Loyd "Dent" and E.D.; his sister, Lou; a son-in-law, James Offenbacker and brothers-in-law, Roy Collins and DeVoe Ricketts,

Joe Charles is survived by his children and their spouses, Curtis and Ellen Nichols of Cave Creek, Danny and Angela Nichols of Western Grove, Roger and Lisa Nichols and Pamela Offenbacker all of Harrison, Ronnie and Bertha Nichols of Western Grove, Lisa and Robert Sutterfield of Ozark, AR, Michael Nichols of Batavia and Amy and Randy Smith of Vendor; two sisters, Sue Collins and Velma Ricketts both of Mount Judea; a sister-in-law, Brenda Nichols of Western Grove; 29 grandchildren a host of great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; his very best friend Dennis Shatwell and many nieces, nephews, extended relatives and friends who loved him and will miss him.

Private burial will be at the Nichols Family Cemetery.  Pallbearers are his grandsons.  Honorary pallbearers are Dennis Shatwell, Larry Flud and his many other friends and buddies.

A memorial service for family and friends will be held at a later date.

Arrangements under the direction of Coffman Funeral Home of Harrison.

On-line condolences may be left at www.coffmanfh.com .