He was born January 12, 1969 in Leavenworth, Kansas, the son of Jeral B. Nickerson and Sarah L. (Pliler) Nickerson. He married Karmen Marie McIntosh on May 11, 2006 in Osceola, Mo., and she survives of the home.
David was employed as a truck driver for the last 35 years, with the last three years at RP Lumber. He enjoyed dirt track racing, gardening, fishing, or anything else outdoors.
He cherished his time spent with his family. In addition to his wife, surviving are one son, Wyatt; three daughters, Jessika (Steve), Courtney (John), and Caitlyn (T.J.); one step-son, Brandon; his mother Sarah Pliler; four grandchildren, Mason, Audrey, Arianna and Makenzie; one step-granddaughter, Scarlett; four sisters, Donna (Chad), Julie (Jason), Jerie (Wayne), and Sarah (Ryan); and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father. Memorial services are pending under the direction of the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton.