Clifford "Steve" Nichols

Clifford “Steve” Nichols entered this life on August 2, 1953 in Fort Worth, TX born to Clifford Edward and Lois (Langston) Nichols. Steve passed away on October 3, 2016 in Durant, OK at the age of 63 years, 2 months, and 1 day. Steve graduated Crowley High School, in Crowley, TX. He joined the United States Marine Corps in January of 1973, after he completed Boot Camp he married, Darlene Crocker on January 2, 1974 in Fort Worth, TX. While in the military, Steve attended Paratrooper school, and Amphibious Raider CRS. He fought in Desert Storm/ Desert Shield. He received the Navy Comidation Medal, Nation Service Defense Medal (2 stars), National Achievement Medal (2 stars), Overseas Service Medal (2 stars), Good Conduct Medal (6 stars), Navy Unit Comidation, Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Navy-Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2 stars), Navy Marine Corps Paratrooper Medal, 7 awards as a Rifle Expert, 2 awards as a Pistol Expert, and SSDR (6 stars). Steve worked as a Marine Security Guard with embassies in South Africa and Zaire. Steve moved to Bryan County in March of 1994 to retire. After his retirement from the Military, he became the owner and operator of Custom Cabinets and Trim, and C&C Custom Cabinets. He was a member of the US Marine Corps Toys for Tots organization. Steve loved fishing, playing poker, and spending time with his family, especially his grandkids. He will be dearly missed by all that knew and loved him. Preceding him in death are his Parents, Clifford Edward Nichols and Lois Nichols; and son-in-law, Richard Gilbert. Steve is survived by his wife, Darlene Nichols of Durant; daughter, Brandy Gilbert of Durant; son, Clinton Nichols and spouse, Shauna Gillis of Durant; brother, Craig Nichols and significant other, Bobby Storm of Overland Park, KS; sisters, Sharon West and spouse, Jack of Burleson, TX., and Marie Lawson and spouse, Butch of North Richland Hills, TX; grandsons, Justin Nichols and Travis Nichols, both of Durant; granddaughter, Kaitlyn Gilbert of Durant; and multiple nieces and nephews. A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, October 7, 2016 at Brown’s Funeral Service Chapel with Pastor David Snow officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the USMC Honor Guard. Online Condolences can be made to the family at www.brownsfuneralservice.com Arrangements are under the direction of Brown’s Funeral Service, Durant.

Clifford "Steve" Nichols

August 2, 1953 - October 3, 2016