Bobby Leigh Nickel, 51, passed from this life on Thursday, March 12, 2009 in Merryville, Louisiana.  

He is survived by the following; Mother: Ruth Newmand of Merryville, Louisiana; Brothers: Thomas D. Nickel of Hayesville, Kansas and James Nickel of Kansas; Sisters: Marie Davis of Brownwood, Texas and Susan Jones of Merryville, Louisiana, as well as several Nieces and Nephews. He was preceded in death by Father: Charles Nickel; Brother: Ralph Nickel; Grandmother: Maggie Lawrence and Stepfather: Charlie G. Newman.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.