Earl Van Nicklo (Slack), 78 of Darnell, Arkansas passed away in hospice care Saturday, September 26, 2026.
Earl was born, July 15, 1948 in Des Arc, Arkansas to Wilmer Eugene Nicklo and Clara Bell Waggle. He was raised in the Searcy area by Ray Slack along with his oldest brother, Jerrell Slack and their childhood best friend GA Clay who is more like a brother. He was a jack of all trades and lived all around Arkansas. One of his favorite places was camping on the Buffalo River. He had made his home at the bottom of Mount Nemo for years with his partner, Doris and his favorite dogs, Snowball and Buddy. He would spend almost every Sunday with his friends at the Russelville’s United Methodist Church.

He was proceeded in death by his parents: Wilmer, Clara, and Ray. His siblings: Jerrell Slack, William Don Quinn, Diane Carlisle, Baby Girl Quinn, and Esther Henley. His grandparents and other family members.

He is survived by his children: Michelle (Andy) Edwards, Donna (Tommy) Coats, Terry Nickelo, Amanda (Caleb) and David (Cassandra) Pitts. His siblings: WC (Jeri) Quinn, Larry Quinn, Alice Fay Martin, and Clara Leeber. His long time partner Doris. Several dear friends: GA Clay, Lynn, Star, Deedee, and Eagle as well as a host of other family members and friends.

Earl’s memorial service will be Sunday, October 18, 4:00 PM at the United Methodist Church’s Fellowship Hall, 304 South Commerce Avenue, Russellville, AR 72801.

Cremation arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com