Funeral service for Rodney D. Terry, age 59, of Hillsboro, will be 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at Parkway Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Tommy Kirby officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Interment will be in Midway Memorial Gardens.
Rodney Dale Terry, beloved husband, father, PawPaw, and friend to many, went home with the Lord on September 28, 2024. Rodney was born and raised in Lawrence County where he met his wife Patsy Terry. They recently celebrated their 37th year of marriage on September 4th.
Rodney was preceded in death by his parents, Larry Dale Terry and Betty Jean Morris Terry.
He is survived by his wife; two children, Leah Terry Parker (Zach) and Rodney Drey Terry; five grandchildren, Brady Sherrill , Zoe Parker, Bo Parker, Haven Parker, and Everley Terry; and brother, Craig Terry (Shannon). Also included as family are a host of friends, neighbors, and colleagues who all held a very special place in his life.
Rodney Dale Terry was born August 9, 1965. He attended East Lawrence High School class of 1983. He was born and raised in the construction business and dirt world, where he later created a lasting legacy to provide for his family and generations to come.
His place at Mallard Creek featured water front property and became the hub for family, neighbors, and friends to gather. Rodney loved his role as host to many family and friends events, especially the annual dove hunt. His love of music was always intertwined with his hosting duties.
Rodney’s love and devotion for his family could not be surpassed. Known as PawPaw by his grandchildren, he delighted in spending time with them. He was always quick to help anyone in need, and never met a stranger.
Rodney was known to be the life of the party but also the rock of his family.
Pallbearers will be Bobby Coffey, John Gooch, Tyler Terry, Brady Sherrill, Zach Parker, and Adam Terry. Honorary pallbearer will be Bo Parker.
