Kenneth E. Nickless, 82, passed away at 11:45 pm on April 18, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospital. Kenneth was born on March 12, 1938 in Vincennes the son of James and Betty (Howe) Nickless. He married Martha A. Cox on July 3, 1959 and she preceded him in death on July 30, 2018.
Kenneth worked at Hamilton Glass for many years and after his retirement he enjoyed working in his shop on woodworking projects. He served his country in the United States Marine Corp. and was very proud to be a Marine. Kenneth was a member of the VFW and American Legion. Kenneth was also a huge sports fan and was a huge fan of NASCAR, IU, Indianapolis Colts and the St. Louis Cardinals. He also always enjoyed a good joke.
Survivors include his daughter, Nancy Goff and her husband Rick of Vincennes; son, Kenneth J. Nickless; sisters, Barbara Burnworth of Vincennes, Shirley Smith of Bridgeport, IL; brother, Harley Nickless and his wife Sylvia of Oakland City, IN; his grandchildren, Joshua Berry and his wife Sarah, Brooke Billings and her husband Regis, Zachary Nickless; great grandchildren, Mason Berry, Blakley Billings; step-great grandchildren, Remi and Rhys Billings and several nieces and nephews. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Martha A. Nickless; great grandson, Caden Berry; brother, James Nickless and his beloved dog Daisy.
Private graveside services will be held Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at Memorial Park Cemetery with Pastor Ron Fellows officiating. Anyone wanting to watch the service can do so on Goodwin-Sievers Funeral Home Facebook page and will be notified when it goes live. Memorial contributions may be made to the Vincennes Pet Port or the All-Weather Firing Squad. On line memories may be shared with Kenneth’s family and friends at www.goodwinsieversfh.com. Goodwin-Sievers Funeral Home, 524 Broadway, Vincennes is honored to assist the Nickless family with arrangements.
