Jody “Joe” Nickerson, 50, Akron, died Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, at home.

He was born Oct. 17, 1973. His wife, Laura (Culp) Nickerson, whom he married March 26, 1995, survives.

He also is survived by his mother and stepfather, Cathy and Tom Moody, Milford; son, Austin Nickerson, Akron; daughter, Susan Nickerson, Indianapolis; brother, Shane Nickerson, Milford; sisters, Amy (Matt) McFarland, Warsaw, and Tina Seabolt, Nappanee; father and mother-in-law, Lynn and Peggy Culp; and sisters-in-law, Leah Culp and Molly (Marlin) Crist.

McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, is handling arrangements.