Paul Terry

Paul Andrew Terry, 84, of Monterey, passed away, Tuesday, February 26, 2019 in Bolar.

He was born in Covington on May 8, 1934, a son of the late Annie (Sprouse) and Andrew Jackson Terry Jr.

On August 23, 1963, Paul married Frances Louise Ratcliff.

Paul had been employed at The Homestead, Bath County Pumped Storage, worked as a farm manager, heavy equipment operator and was also a self-employed logger.

Paul enjoyed flatfoot dancing, hunting, playing Rook, taking country rides and walks. He enjoyed time spent with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Paul was good at telling stories that his children and grandchildren will keep close in memory. Above all, he will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to all.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a daughter, Elizabeth “Liz” Ann Wilfong.

Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Frances Terry, of Monterey; two daughters and sons-in-law, Melody and Jerry Moats and Lois and Brian Warner, all of Monterey; son and daughter-in-law, Paul Andrew “Andy” Jr. and Chrissy Terry of Bolar; granddaughters, Anastasia Lightner, Alexis Wilfong and Haley Terry; grandson, Andrew Terry; great-grandchildren, Colton and Caston Lightner and Serenity Terry; as well as a sister and brother-in-law, Christine “Crissy” and John David Colaw of Bolar.

A funeral service will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Word of Faith Church, Water Street, Monterey with Pastor Mike Puffenbarger officiating. Burial will follow in Hamilton Chapel Cemetery.

The family will receive friends, 6-8 p.m., Friday, March 1, at Word of Faith Church.

Pallbearers will be Charlie Hupman, Jed Thomas, Bobby Hamilton, Scottie Green, Johnny “Butch” Tidd, Chris Moore, Eddie Ailstock, and Tony “Doodie” Conner.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorials be made to a charity of choice.