Terry M. Nichols, age 73 of Collinsville, IL, born January 11, 1949 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2022 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Terry worked 30 years for the City of Collinsville Street and Water Department retiring in 2006.  He was a Vietnam Army Veteran, member of the Masonic Lodge #110 in Lebanon, IL, a Shriner, and a 32 ^nd Degree Mason in the Scottish Rite.  Terry had a heart of gold.  He was very generous and supported his family throughout the years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Bonita (nee Bachman) Nichols; and a sister, Linda Nichols.

He is survived by three brothers:  Kenneth (Liz) Nichols of Dewey, AZ, Darwin (Marilyn) Nichols of Independence, MO and Jeff Nichols of Collinsville, IL; two sisters:  Barb (Dan) Roberson of St. Jacob, IL and Kimberlee (Kevin) Winkler of Collinsville, IL; special friend, Sue Pilson of Austin, TX; numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews; and canine companion, Fannie.

Visitation will be 9 – 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at Barry Wilson Funeral Home, Maryville, IL with a Masonic service before the funeral.

Funeral service with military honors will follow at 11 a.m. with Kurt Grosse officiating.  Private burial will be in St. John Cemetery, Collinsville, IL.

Memorials are suggested to Shriner's Children's Hospital or O'Fallon United Church of Christ and will be received at the visitation or can be mailed to Barry Wilson Funeral Home, 2800 N. Center Street, Maryville, IL 62062.