Richard K. “Rick” Nimmons

Funeral services to honor the life of Mr. Nimmons will be held at3:00 PM Thursday in the Liberty Mortuary Chapel. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 5:00 until 7:00 PM at Liberty Mortuary.

Richard K. “Rick” Nimmons, 60, of 5210 Six Mile Hwy. died Monday, June 8, 2015 at St. Francis Hospital. Born in Pickens, he was a son of the late Clarence and Ruby Bryant Nimmons. He was a graduate of D.W. Daniel High School and Tri-County Tech. He was an avid Gamecock fan and loved his Daniel High School Athletics, but more especially he loved spending time with his nieces and nephew. He was of the Baptist faith.

Rick was loved by all that knew him. Many knew him as “Big Rick” when they came in the Six Mile Cafe and were greeted by his smiling face always ready to talk football. Rick loved kids and always had candy waiting on them when their parents came to the check out at the register.
Others remember Rick from his dedication to his D.W. Daniel Lions, cheering them on at all their games.

Surviving are a sister, Sandra Stricker(Bill) of Seneca; a brother, Rocky Nimmons(Marty) of Liberty; 2 nieces, Kelly Nimmons(David Holmes) and Katie Nimmons(T.J. Merritt); and a nephew, Bru Nimmons.

The family will be at the residence. Memorial messages may be sent to the family by visiting www.libertymortuary.com Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.