MOUNT VERNON – Michael P. McNichols, 63, of Mount Vernon, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. He was born on Feb. 6, 1957, in Coshocton, to the late Charles and Doris (Stotts) McNichols.
Michael was employed and retired from the Mount Vernon News as the circulation manager after 30 years of service. He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. He enjoyed coin collecting, family game nights, travel (especially to Las Vegas), college football and basketball. But most of all, he loved swimming with his grandchildren, playing basketball with his girls and spending time with his family. Michael was well known as a person who would lend a helping hand or give an easy smile to try to brighten someone’s day.
He is survived by his wife— his best friend and soulmate— Susan (Duling) McNichols, to whom he was married for over 42 years; his daughters, Nicole (Ed Tickle) McNichols and Casey (Jake) Melton; four grandchildren, Madisenne Pope, Joey Tickle, Kendall Melton and Nathan Melton; and his sisters, Jody (Tony) Lenzo, Vickie Jones, Chris (Ty) McCleary and Cindy (Wayne) Light.
In addition to his parents, Michael was preceded in death by his sister, Kelly McInerney; his brother, Charles “Chuckie” McNichols; and his brother-in-law, Gregory “Pat” Jones.
Friends may call on Monday, Nov. 9, from 4-7 p.m. at the Flowers-Snyder Funeral Home. The family will observe a private service following calling hours.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
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The Flowers-Snyder Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Michael P. McNichols.
