Nelson Henderson Sickler passed peacefully from this earthly life, at home with his beloved wife, on August 17, 2021.

Nelson was born on August 27th, 1950, in Oklahoma City, to Edward and Alice (Quinn) Sickler, of El Reno, Oklahoma. He spent his childhood, and early adult life in El Reno.

Following school, Nelson went to work for Rock Island, as a maintenance hand in the railyard. Following the closing of RI trains, Nelson and his father operated a lawn service company. Later, he finished his career working for Walmart in Kingfisher for 17 years.

In 1981, he met Kathryn Benda, through their pastor, at Pentecostal Holiness church in Kingfisher. They were married on July 24th, 1982, in the church where they met, and made their home in Kingfisher, OK. They had recently celebrated their 39th wedding anniversary. Nelson and Kathy loved to travel, and made several trips to Disney World, and, also traveled to Mount Rushmore, Grand Canyon, Branson, and numerous other places.

After suffering from some serious health issues, Nelson retired, and has been lovingly cared for by his wife for several years, preceding his death.

Nelson is survived by his wife, Kathryn, of the home; A sister, Barbara Kelly and her husband, Lauren, 6 nieces and nephews, and 12 great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Tom, and David, one sister, Mary Ellen, and one nephew, Shaun.

Visitation will be held at Sanders Funeral Service Thursday, August 19th from 12:00 p.m. till 5:30 p.m. family will be available for visitation from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Services are set for Friday, August 20th, 2:00 p.m., at Compassion Church, in Oklahoma City. Burial following at Cashion Cemetery. Services under the direction of Sanders Funeral Service.

Memorials can be made to their church, Compassion Church 6901 NW 150th, Oklahoma City, OK 73142.