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In memory of
Terrence Lee Nichols A.K.A Anthony
September 19, 1949 - August 13, 2019
Sep 19, 1949 - Aug 13, 2019
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Terrence's obituary
His spirit will be carried on through his three Daughters who loved him more than he ever knew; Belisa Nichols, Tracy Nichols-Rupp (Joe), and Charlene Nichols-Smith (Victor), along with his six Grandchildren, Joslyn, Mariah, Danielle, Christian, Andrew and Hannah. Seven Great Grandchildren; Cameron, Christian, Isabella, Desirae, Dalton, Damien (D.J.), and Jarrett. His Sister; Debbie Thompson and family, and his Step-Father Lee DeMasters. He will be forever loved and remembered by his many extended family and great friends.
Terry was a car mechanic his whole life. He worked at many car dealerships and repair shops in Lake County his entire career. If you knew Terry, rebuilding cars, racing cars, and being in a garage listening to Classic Rock was where he was happiest. His hobbies were painting beautiful ceramic art sculptures, spending hours building many intricate model cars, and attending car shows with his own hotrods to sport. He lived life in the fast lane and always had a muscle car in the garage that he was rebuilding and restoring along with usually helping a friend with theirs. Harley Davidson and Chevrolet were definitely in his blood. He owned Harley's, Nova's, a Camaro, Corvette, and currently a Monte Carlo SS that he treasured. Throughout his life he loved racing the quarter mile at the Great Lakes Dragaway in Union Grove, Wi. and Scooping the Loop. He had a special love for his couch buddies - his Doberman Pinschers -Dancer, Bernie and Rocky along with Rottweiler, Jordan.
If you needed Terry, you could find him in his garage or on his couch watching the races, M*A*S*H*, The Three Stooges, Married with Children, All in the Family, Son of Svengoolie or playing his Mario Bros. game.
He will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him, and will cherish their own memories of him.
A memorial celebration of Terry's life is still being organized. There will be an obituary in the Lake County New Sun in a day or two. They are affiliated with legacy.com so you'll be able to find it there as well. Also, we will be posting his obituary on Facebook so we will add the details of his memorial as soon as the planning is finalized. If you are a Facebook member, please share with anyone who knew Terry. You may contact his daughter, Tracy if you have any questions. 847-445-4254
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In lieu of flowers
Please consider a donation to Terrence Nichols Memorial Fund.
$1,500
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Please consider a donation to Terrence Nichols Memorial Fund.
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