Robert L. Nichols of Seaford, passed away on Jan. 3, 2026 at his home in Seaford, surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born on Sept. 18, 1951 in Wilmington to the late Nelson Warren Nichols and Oterita Shaw Nichols.
He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Robert was a Journeyman mechanic working for Nanticoke Homes, E.I. DuPont, Maryland Plastics, Townsends, and retiring from Playtex. He was a member of the Jaycee’s where he served as Past President and board member, life member of the American Legion Post #19. In his younger years, he enjoyed coaching his son in the Nanticoke Little League. He will be known for his favorite phrases: “Story of my life”, and “Don’t get me lying”; and will be remembered as the “Man with many keys.”
Robert is survived by his wife, Constance Bazzrea Nichols; daughter, Katherine Wier (Jan); sons, Sean Taylor and Robert Lee Nichols; sisters, Maggie and Sissy; six grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews also survive him. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings; Lester, Warren, Roger, Virginia, and Alma.
A celebration of life luncheon will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24 at the American Legion Post #19, 12168 Laurel Road in Laurel. Private interment will be held on Friday, Jan. 23 at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Millsboro.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that contributions be made in Robert Nichols’ name to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516 or Disabled American Veterans, help.dav.org. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hsdfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home in Laurel.