Randall Odell Nichols, age 72, of Murfreesboro passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024 at his home. He was born on November 8, 1951 to his parents, Doris Lehman "Slick" Nichols & Johnnie Belle Davenport Nichols in Cannon County.

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Waldron Gardner of Murfreesboro; Children, Stacy (Chris) White of Murfreesboro & Allen Nichols of Murfreesboro; Stepchildren, Shane Faulk & Shannon Faulk, both of Murfreesboro; Grandchildren, Ethan Pitts, Kelly Pitts, Jessica Pitts, & Alex Faulk; and his Sister, Margarita (Steve) Watts of Murfreesboro.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Gayle Nichols.

Randall was a member of the Church of Christ and worked at General Electric. He was a veteran of the United States Army where he served in Korea during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed nature and spending time with family and friends. He loved baseball, gardening, and fishing.

Funeral Services will be 1 PM Saturday, April 13, 2024 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Steve Watts officiating. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery. The family will receive friends for the visitation from 10 AM until 1 PM Saturday at Woodbury Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made to the American Cancer Society or Gentiva Hospice in honor of our Lil Daddy.