Obituary of Bill Nicklow, Jr.

William "Bill" D. Nicklow, Jr., age 82, of Cleveland, Ohio, passed peacefully away late in the night on Thursday, March 12, 2020. Bill was the beloved husband of Betty (nee Saffle) of 62 years, devoted father of Debra (Randy) of Morgantown, WV, and Carol (Neil, deceased), of Cleveland, OH, and cherished pappy of granddaughters Alicia, Kayla, and Jesse; great granddaughter Willow, and great-grandpups, Oakley and Emerald. He was the son of the late William D., Sr., and Sarah Katheryn (nee Wilson). He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Eddie and James "Butch" and one sister, Mary Ella. He was born in Smithsville, PA, and graduated in 1956 from University High School in Morgantown, WV. He retired from the railroad after 36 years. Bill will be truly missed by all who have known him. Family and friends will be received at Hastings Funeral Home, 153 Spruce Street, Morgantown, on Friday, March 20, 2020 from 2 - 4 PM and 6 – 8 PM. Visitation will continue on Saturday, March 21, 2020, from 10 AM until the time of service at 11 AM with Pastor Dan Meadows officiating. Interment will follow at Beverly Hills Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made in Bill's memory directly to the family at www.givingcompassion.care. Hastings Funeral Home appreciates that during this time of the COVID-19 pandemic, attending a visitation and funeral may not be in your best health interest. Due to the CDC recommendations, we encourage everyone to visit our website at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com to make online condolences and view more service details.