Ray Nichols, 78, of Russellville passed away at his residence on Wednesday August 18, 2021.  He was the son of the late Archie Nichols Sr. & Inez (Terry) Nichols also preceded in death by a son Ray Dell Jr., sister Elizabeth Johnson, sister Evelyn Nichols, brother Charles Nichols, brother Willie Nichols, brother Archie Nichols, brother James Viers, brother Edward Terry, brother Gregory Moore, brother Archie Nichols, Jr. brother Terry Moore.  He is survived by his wife Catherine (Taylor) Nichols, daughter Eva Thomas (Reggie), Daughter Elainna Hudson (Dane), daughter Tanya Russell, son Christopher Nichols, son Travis Nichols (Lacey), daughter Jacqueline Hines, daughter Bernice Wells, sisters Margaret Ann Johnson (Thomas) & Gwendolyn Moore, brother Gentris Moore, &  many grandchildren, many Great and Great Great grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews.   Cremation was Chosen and Please keep the family and friends in your prayers.  Online condolences and more can be made at Kirbyfuneralservices.com  Celebration of Life will be Held Saturday September 25, 2021 at 11am at Hampton Park East 7th street.