Terrill George Nichols, of Greeley, passed away June 21, 2017, at his home following a courageous four-year battle with colon cancer.

Terry was born on Aug. 25, 1945, in North Platte to Howard and Georgene Nichols, joining his three older brothers, Charles, Kirk and David Nichols. He grew up in North Platte and graduated from North Platte High School.

He served in the Army Reserves. Terry moved to Colorado as a young adult for employment opportunities.

He married Bonnie (Daniels) Nichols on Sept. 24, 1974, in Boulder, Colorado. They later moved to Greeley to raise their family. He attended Greeley Wesleyan Church.

Terry’s career in office equipment spanned 40 years, of which many were as owner of Nichols Business Machines Sales and Service. He also worked for Sears, Hugh M. Woods, Walmart, Home Depot and R.R. Donnelley.

One of his greatest joys was the many years he spent as a Santa’s helper at Christmas time. He loved auctions, garage sales, collecting clocks and trains and spending time in Florida. He was an extremely sociable person and loved talking to just about anyone about anything — especially about his children and granddaughters. He will be missed by many.

Terry was preceded in death by his parents; brother, David; and sister-in-law, Mary Nichols.

Terry is survived by his wife, Bonnie; daughter, Mindy (Rodney) Marshall; granddaughter, Eleanor Marshall, Kersey; son, Christopher (Amber) Nichols; granddaughters, Bergen Gallegos, Cooper Gallegos and Rachael Nichols; daughter, Marcy (Colin) McWhorter; granddaughters, Abigail, Emily, Isabelle and Samantha McWhorter, of Orlando, Florida; son, Mark (Majel) Nichols; and granddaughters, Lily and Ivy Nichols.

Memorials are suggested to your local food bank in care of Allnutt Funeral Service, 702 13th St., Greeley, CO 80631. Online condolences may be shared at allnutt.com.

Services will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 27, at the Allnutt Macy Chapel. Cremation will follow. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. on Monday, June 26, at the Allnutt Macy Chapel, which is in charge of arrangements.