Donald Gene Nickels, age 69, of Avon, passed away February 13, 2014 in his residence. Born March 4, 1944 in Hazelwood, IN, he was the son of Donald Wilford Nickels and Margaret (Easton) Nickels. Survivors include 2 children, Angie Krueger and husband Greg, Linden, MI, and Jeff Nickels and wife Sandy, Columbus, IN; 6 grandchildren, Drew, Aiden and Reed Krueger, MI, and Bryce, Mia and Makinzy Nickels, Columbus. His parents preceded him. Gene had worked as a Purchasing Manager for RCA in Indianapolis, RSR Quemetco in Plainfield, and Golden Foundrey in Columbus. He was an avid golfer and a member of the American Legion in Avon. He was a great father and grandfather. He will be greatly missed. Memorial services will be held Saturday at 2 PM in the Bousley-Hays Funeral Home in Coatesville, IN with Pastor Steve Rich officiating. The Avon American Legion Post 145 will perform Military Rites at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Avon American Legion Post. www.bousleyhaysfuneralhome.com