Kelly Cotton
Robert “Rob” G. Nicks, 79, died November 8, 2026.
Visitation will be at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at Downing & Lahey West Mortuary. Funeral Service will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at Maize United Methodist Church. Graveside Service will be at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, November 12, 2026, at Maize Park Cemetery, Maize, KS.
Robert is preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Donna Nicks; brother, Steve Nicks; granddaughter, Aubrey Whyte. He is survived by wife, Franci Nicks; children, Cory Nicks, Mindi Lopez, Gregory Nicks; grandchildren, Hannah Cook, Lauren and Craig Nicks, Maisie and Connor Whyte; great-grandchildren, Laikyn and Rowan; siblings, Hugh (Linda) Nicks, Linda (Richard) Brooks.
A memorial has been established with: Maize United Methodist Church, PO Box 265, Maize, KS 67101.
Services in care of Downing & Lahey Mortuaries — West Wichita.
Services
Visitation: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Downing & Lahey West Mortuary
10515 W. Maple
Wichita, KS 67209
Funeral Service: Wednesday, November 11, 2026 10:00 am
Graveside Service: Thursday, November 12, 2026 1:00 pm
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Charities
The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Robert "Rob" G. Nicks 's name.
Maize United Methodist Church
P. O. Box 265
Maize,
KS
67101
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Rob was a great neighbor. It was fun watching our children grow up together. Prayers for Franci and the family.

Rob was a great neighbor. It was fun watching our children grow up together. Prayers for Franci and the family.




