He was born Nov. 1, 1967 at Little Rock, Ark., to Norman Gary and Alta Christine “Chris” (Skinner) Nickles Sr.
Gary was raised in Hermiston since 1981 and graduated from Hermiston Senior High School in 1986. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1986 until his honorable discharge in 1990. On June 14, 1997 he married Christine Louise Homan at Coeur D’Alene, Idaho. He worked as a refrigeration mechanic for Con-Agra Foods for 20 years. Gary enjoyed computers, reading, golfing and hunting.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 18 years, Christine of Hermiston; son, Norman Nickles III of Hermiston; daughter, Sarah Nickles of Hermiston; sister, Shannon (Nick) Vannett of Hermiston; two nephews, Shaun Vannett and Nicholaus Vannett II.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Norm and Chris Nickles.
A graveside funeral service will be held on Friday, May 15, 2015 at 3 p.m. at the Hermiston Cemetery.
Please sign the online guest book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
