Michael Wayne Nicholas

Michael Wayne Nicholas, age 64, of Paris, Arkansas, died Sunday, January 29, 2017 in Little Rock. He was born September 21, 1952 in Paris to Eugene and Vera Nicholas. He was a member of the Church of Christ and worked many years as a Drilling Consultant for the gas and oil industry. He is survived by his wife of five years, Janet Murphy Nicholas of Paris; three sons, Michael Anthony Nicholas and wife Jesse of Paris, Ryan Eugene Nicholas and wife Molly of Clinton, Dylan Ray Nicholas of Paris; two daughters, Beverly Hart and husband Donald of Magazine, Alicia Nicholas of Fort Smith; one step-son, Romean Rodrigues of Maryland; one step-daughter, Chelsi Isbell of Booneville; three brothers, Jimmy Nicholas of Siloam Springs, Larry Nicholas of Paris, Bobby Nicholas of Paris; four sisters, Sheila Goodson of Paris, Brenda Nicholas of Paris, Barbara Nicholas of New Orleans, Lena Alpha Fletcher of Paris; and 14 grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Vera Nicholas; and two step-sons, Marcus Murphy and Jonathan Anderson. Memorial services will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Roller Funeral Home in Paris. In lieu of flowers the family has asked donations be made to the Searcy Children's Homes, 208 E. Moore Ave., Searcy, Ark. 72143 or www.searcychildrenshomes.org. Arrangements by Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. www.powellfuneralhome.net.