Basil Frank Nichols was born October 30, 1906 in Hood County, Texas to
Gertrude Fee and Charles Owen Nichols and passed away April 5, 1996 in
the Cheyenne Convalescent Center at the age of 89 years, 5 months and
5 days. Basil moved in a vocered wagon with his family to Roger Mills
County in the 1919's attended school at the Leedey area, later moved
to Cheyenne where he farmed. He married Elsie Ivy on March 5, 1962 in
Erick, OK and they made their home in Cheyenne. Basil loved to sing
and play his fiddle. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, 2
brothers, Sam and Jack and one sister. Graveside services were held at
the Cheyenne Cemetery, Cheyenne, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma
officiated by Juanice Parkhurst. Arrangements are under the direction
of Rose Chapel Funeral Service.