William Geoffrey "Geoff" Nichols

William Geoffrey “Geoff” Nichols, 57, of Rock Hill, SC, passed away on February 1, 2023.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Bass-Cauthen Funeral Home Chapel in Rock Hill with Rev. David Lee Mitchell officiating.

Geoff was born in Bradford, Pennsylvania, a son of the late William D. Nichols and Bonnie Moore Nichols. He attended Bradford High School and graduated from the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). Geoff had a long career in manufacturing product development and management, where he earned a reputation as an innovative problem-solver. His unique sense of humor and infectious giggle made you laugh and scratch your head at the same time. His passion for anything with an engine was sparked at a young age by rebuilding cars with his dad. He had a deep appreciation for nature, loved music, and cherished the summers spent on Lake Murray, where many of his passions intersected. He was a devoted husband, father, son, and brother.

Geoff was predeceased by his father, William D. Nichols and brother, David Nichols.

In addition to his mother, Geoff is survived by his wife, Michelle Nichols; three children, Zeth Nichols, Mikenzee Nichols and Bradyn Nichols all of Rock Hill, SC; a sister, Rebecca Nichols Skinner of Las Cruces, NM; three nieces, Gabriella Skinner of San Francisco, Ca, Sophia Skinner of Irvine, Ca, and Amanda Nichols of Philadelphia, Pa; cousins Susie Stewart, Kim Stewart, and Anne Stewart Hartley all of Bridgeport, WV, Gary Toothman of Utah, Dennis Toothman of Pensacola Beach, Fl and Jackie Vecellio Nuzzo of Smethport, Pa; and a number of beloved aunts and uncles.