Gilbert Thomas Nickles, 83, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday August 25, 2024 at Willows of Shelbyville.

He was born July 11, 1941 in Shelbyville, IN. to Ervin Nickles and Frances (Crane) Nickles.

Tom graduated from Shelbyville High School with the Class of 1959.  He was an honorable veteran and served in the United States Air Force.  He worked for Shelbyville Middle School and served as their custodian.  Tom was a member of Hopes Point Baptist Church.  He loved to sing and play guitar, especially at church.  He enjoyed being outdoors and relaxing while camping and fishing.

He married Darlene (Sparks) Nickles on June 25, 1965 and she preceded him in death on October 7, 2008.

Tom is survived by his sons, Greg Nickles and Douglas (wife, Dayna) Nickles; his grandchildren, Payton Nickles and Grant Nickles; his brother, Ray Hardin and his niece, Marie Crane.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife and his brother, Sam Crane.

Visitation will be Wednesday, August 28, 2024 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison Street, Shelbyville, IN 46176.

Funeral services will be Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 1 p.m. at Hopes Point Baptist Church, 1703 S. Miller St., Shelbyville, IN. 46176 with Pastor Greg Albert officiating.

Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery.

Funeral Directors, Greg Parks, Sheila Parks and Stuart Parks are honored to serve Tom's family.

Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com.