Bobby Ray Nicholas age 67 of Clarksville, passed away at his residence on Tuesday September 17, 2019. He was born December 23, 1951 in Nashville. Bobby was a professional painter and is an Army veteran serving in Vietnam. He had attended Kenwood Baptist Church in Clarksville. Survivors include his son Michael W. Nicholas (Staci) of Springfield and a daughter Lisa Davenport of White House, TN; and a sister Diane Anderson. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Ashely Childers, Brittany Nicholas, Loren Nicholas, Michael Randall, and Colby Davenport as well as six great grandchildren. There will be a memorial service conducted on Saturday September 21, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. at the chapel of Gateway Funeral Home. Visitation will be for the hour prior to services. Arrangements are under the care of Gateway Funeral Home and Cremation Center 335 Franklin Street Clarksville, TN 37040. Phone 931-919-2600. Online condolences may be made by going to www.gatewayfh.com.