Shannon W. Nichols

Shannon Wayne Nichols, 49, of Ottawa, Kansas died unexpectedly in his home Monday, January 4th, 2021. A Celebration of Life will be held later. Shannon was a loving father, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. His was born in Ottawa, KS on May 29th, 1971. He lived in the Pomona and Ottawa, Kansas area his entire life. He loved to be with his family and was an avid Chiefs fan. He was known for getting riled up while watching the football game and yelling at the TV whenever there was a bad play or a bad call by the referees. Shannon is survived by his long-time girlfriend Christine Cook, his children; Michael Nichols (Caitlin) of Osawatomie, KS, Jordan Wiseman (Cody) of Osawatomie KS, Deaven Nichols of Topeka, KS, Ednah "Eddie" Nichols of Ellsworth, KS and Melina Nichols of Ottawa, KS; father; Dale Nichols of Pomona, KS; siblings Rodney Nichols (Lainie) of Scranton, KS, Adam Nichols (Melissa) of Baldwin City, KS, and Jenna Smith (Ronnie) of Pomona, KS. He had seven grandchildren he loved dearly: Collin, Lexi, Rosalynn and Kinleigh Nichols, Rhett and Reid Wiseman, as well as many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his mother, Anita Nichols.