NORMAL — George E. Nickum, 68 of Normal, passed away at 8:50 p.m. Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at his residence.

George was born August 14, 1952 in Bloomington, IL, the son of Earl and Iona (Hall) Nickum. He was married to his best friend Leslie for 21 years, she survives.

Also surviving are five children: Jimmy (Angel) Nickum, Georgenea (Michael) Welch, Chad Nickum; step child Phillip (Kim) McGowan and step child Michelle (Nate) Floyd; 15 grandchildren; and one great-grandson; and one sister Julie (Ryan) Brookshier.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his mother-in-law and one sister.

George worked for the US Postal Service for over 42 years, retiring in 2012.