Tyler Reign Nichols, 28, of Hendersonville, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
Tyler was a kind, tenderhearted soul who walked through the world with an open hand and a judgment-free heart. Having experienced firsthand how hard life can be, he met others with genuine empathy, patience, and a willingness to help anyone who needed it. He never looked down on anyone; instead, he looked for ways to lift people up.
Nothing in Tyler’s life brought him more joy, pride, or purpose than being a father to his beloved son, Waylon Michael Nichols. Waylon was the absolute center of Tyler’s world, and Tyler poured fierce love and devotion into every moment they shared together. Professionally, Tyler took immense pride in his craftsmanship as an HVAC technician—bringing hard work, dedication, and dependability to every job he tackled.
Tyler leaves behind a large, loving family who will carry his memory forward: his cherished son, Waylon Michael Nichols; his devoted mother, Laurie Halbe; his paternal grandmother, Marla Nichols; and his maternal grandparents, Denise and Gary Halbe. He will be deeply missed by his maternal uncle, Jeff Halbe, his wife Jill, and their children, Ryan and Amy; and his maternal uncle, David Halbe.
He is also lovingly remembered by his close friend and former wife, Shealeah Robertson; her parents, Kendra and Josh Hudson; and her siblings and their families, Geoffrey Anderson, Leilani Anderson, Leatrice Robertson (along with her daughters, Jasmyne and Maddilyn Robertson), and Margaret Robertson (along with her son, Hudson Wesley)—all of whom Tyler continued to hold close as true family, sharing an enduring and deeply supportive bond.
Tyler was preceded in death by his father, Kayle Nichols.
In honor of Tyler’s generous spirit and non-judgmental heart, the family asks that you perform an unexpected act of kindness for someone facing difficult times, or hold your loved ones a little closer today.
A funeral service will be at 11:30 am Sunday, November 15, 2026 in The Chapel in The Pines of Jackson Funeral Service. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Condolences can be sent to the family at www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or C/O Jackson Funeral Service 1101 Greenville Hwy Hendersonville, NC 28792. Please include the name of the deceased on the condolence.