Obituary – Ronald Terry, Sr. – Valier, IL

Ronald Terry Sr., 75, of Valier, IL, passed away Dec. 14, 2015.

Ron was born Dec. 14, 1940, the son of John Terry and Thelma (Wolze) Terry.

He was a coal miner and a member of the UMWA. Ron was a member of the Valier First Baptist Church.

Ron was married to Gladys (Evilsizer) Terry and she preceded him in death on June 26, 2008.

He is survived by his children, Ronald Terry, Jr. and fiance Amy Ison, of Valier, IL and Sandra and Jim “Bo” Shortland, of Thompsonville, IL; a special friend, Doris Leek, of Coello, IL; grandchildren Katie Alexis Terry, Christine Elizabeth Terry, Travis and Megan Shortland, Emily Shortland and Dawn Shortland; one brother, Mike Terry, West Frankfort, IL and one sister Joyce Eubanks, of Branson, MO.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one son Kevin Warren and two sisters, Nedra Pankie and Marilyn Eubanks.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, December 18, 2015 at Valier First Baptist Church with the Rev. Harl Ray Lewis and the Rev. Steve Livingston officiating. Visitation will be from 11 am. until the time of the service at 1 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery, in Sesser, IL.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to First Baptist Church of Valier and will be accepted at the church.

Gilbert Funeral Home, in Christopher, IL, is in charge of arrangements. For more information go to www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com.