Edward C. “Ed” Nichols

Edward “Ed” Nichols, age 83, of Athens, passed away on Friday, June 10, 2022 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

Ed was born on June 5, 1939 in Athens, Illinois, the son of Charles and Myrtle (Wells) Nichols.

He married Jan Ethell on May 3, 1974 at the Athens United Methodist Church.

Ed is survived by his wife, Jan; daughters, Brandy (husband Steven) Guisgond, Terry Stout (Glenn Best); grandson, Chance; granddaughter, Brittany; sister, Joanne Beaver; and two nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Ed graduated from Athens High School.  He later worked for Fiat Allis for over 23 years, Jim Higginbotham Trucking for several years, Praxair for ten years, and Ingram Soil Testing for several years.

Ed showed horses, built hotrod cars, and attended many car shows.  He enjoyed playing in the band, “Crosstown Traffic”.  Ed was a big Chicago Cubs fan, and enjoyed watching all sports, especially Illini basketball.

Ed loved spending time with his family and friends.

Visitation for Ed on Thursday, June 16, 2022 from 10:00 AM until time of Masonic Services and funeral services at 12:00 PM at Mott & Henning Funeral Home in Athens.  Burial will be held immediately after the funeral services at Joel Hall Cemetery in Athens.

Mott & Henning Funeral Home is assisting the family. On-line condolences can be shared at www.mottandhenning.com.