Joseph Mack Nuckols, age 87, of rural Portland passed away at his residence on Thursday August 29, 2024.  He was born in Jay County on June 15, 1937 the son of Herbert Caylor Nuckols and Alma (Bricker) Nuckols.  He was married on December 2, 1956 to Beverly Fields who survives. Mack was a life long farmer.  He enjoyed restoring old tractors.

Surviving is his wife Beverly, two daughters Sheila Johnson of Auburn and Annette Wall (husband David) of Ridgeville, one sister Judy Moore of Portland, Four grandchildren Jordan Wall, Susan Johnson Chelsi Haney (husband Weston) and Sarah Johnson, one great grandson Levi Haney.  He was preceded in death by four brothers George, Bud, Larry and Herb Nuckols and two sisters Donna Fry and Wanda Miller.

Funeral services will be Wednesday September 4th at 5:00 PM in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home with Pastor Jonathan Edwards presiding.  Burial will be in the Green Park Cemetery.  Visitation will be Wednesday from 2:00 – 5:00 PM.  In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the choice of the donor.  Online condolences at www.bairdfreeman.com