Edgar Nicholls

Memorials may be made to glad Tidings Assembly of God.Pete was born on June 22, 1923 in his family home at the North End of Sunnyside Road, the son of Earl O. and Myrtle E. Leonard Nicholls. She was a homemaker and he was a dairy farmer. He leaves his loving wife Betty J., sons, Mark, David, Peter, Tim, and step-daughter Sue Siburt; 11 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren and 2 step-brothers, Jack and Roger Zollars .He was preceded in death by four brothers: Mervil, Dean, Herb, Bob and step-son Mark Mull.He was an Army Veteran of WWII - taking airborne trainingin 1943. He was stationed at Fort Bragg and Camp Mackall N.C. He was also deployed to New Guinea, Leyte, Luzon, and the Phillipines. He received many decorations, including the Silver Star Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart Medal, Good Conduct Medal, 2 Bronze Service Stars, 2 Bronze Battle Stars, Asiatic Pacific Ribbon, and Phillipine Liberation Ribbon. He was badly wounded on Luzon, where he lost parts of both hands by covering a live grenade with his helmet, saving the lives of two soldiers. He was honorably discharged August 21, 1946.Pete was manager of Standard Veterinary Distributing Co. for 30 years. He loved to play many rounds of golf at Nelson Park.In 1991 during the Gulf War he authored a book titled Heroes in Our Midst, a compilation of veterans in Macon County, from Desert Storm, to WWI. Pete was also the inspiration that spearheaded the construction of the WWII Memorial to be located in Decatur.January 2002, he started a drive to place the Blue Star Service Banners back in veterans front windows.Pete was a Life Member of American Legion Post 105, Disabled American Veterans Post 17, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 99, Military Order of Purple Heart, National WWII Memorial Charter Member. He was Commander of American Legion Post 105 in 1955 and 19th District Commander of the American Legion in 1965.Pete was a life long Cubs Fan. He loved the American Flag and always had one on display on his person, house, or car. He loved to go to Sunday services at Glad Tidings Assembly of God to hear Pastor B.G. Nevitt.Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home will be assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be left to the family at www.brintlingerandearl.com. "
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