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Terry Cloninger Obituary


Terry Lynn Cloninger NEW BERN - Terry Lynn Cloninger, 56, formerly of Norfolk and Knoxville, Tenn., died suddenly in his home Sept. 1, 2008. He is survived by two brothers, one sister and their families in Knoxville; and his partner, Paul Stamas of New Bern. Private services will be held in Knoxville at a later date. A remembrance reception will be held at his home, 304 North Carolina Drive in River Bend from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 3015 S. Memorial Drive, Suite A, Greenville, NC 27834. Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory.
Published by The Virginian-Pilot from Sep. 4 to Sep. 5, 2008.

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Gail Sears

July 3, 2020

I believe this was my Uncle Terry who I was only able to meet when I was a child. But he was one of the few of my dad's family that cared enough to keep up with me and come to visit me. What I remember of him he was great, caring, Sweet Man & I'm so Very Sorry to hear of his Passing I would've loved to gotten to have known him better as an Adult. You will Forever be Loved and Appreciated for All You Did for me as a Child I love you Uncle Terry. Rest in Peace ❤

Felipe Marin

September 30, 2008

Dear Paul,

I will always remember Terry as a kind, funny and great human being. I will keep you two in my prayers.

Felipe Marin

Lisa Schrader

September 9, 2008

Paul & Cloninger Family:

Terry was the closest thing to family that we had outside of the families we left in Knoxville when we moved to VA. We lived with him the first few weeks after we arrived and that began over 20 happy years of shared holidays, birthdays, and special occaisions with both him and Paul. Terry will always have a special place in our hearts and will be sorely missed. Paula espeicially will miss Terry as he was her oldest and closest friend.
Please accept our deepest of condolences and know he will never be forgotten.

"The Girls"
Paula Hogan and Lisa Schrader
Norfolk, VA

A'Daye Foster

September 8, 2008

To Paul and The Cloninger Family,

Terry had a heart that kept on giving and his love for people was endless. I pray that in your time of sorrow, God will comfort you with His peace...surround you with His love and encourage you with His presence.

Jennifer Battle

September 6, 2008

I'm very sorry to hear about Terry, the couple of months we worked together at DD was great and he left a big impact on alot of people.

Lori De Filippis

September 6, 2008

My deepest sympathy. I enjoyed working w/Terry at DD very much. He was a very funny & sweet guy.
Terry, I'm sorry we never went to Attitudes for a drink.

Nancy Silcox

September 4, 2008

Dear Peggy, Harold, Kathy and Kenny,
We're so very sorry for your loss and we know your hearts are broken. Jerry and I are thankful we got to meet Terry on several of his visits to Knoxville. We're praying for God's comfort and peace for all who will miss Terry so deeply.

Kevin

September 4, 2008

Paul,
My dearest sympathies and condolences to you and the Cloninger family. Terry was a special person, and will be sorely missed. Sincerely,

Pam Jarman

September 4, 2008

Terry has been an employee of Adecco since February 2007 working at Moen Inc. He was well known at Moen and well liked. He had a great personality and a kind heart, and we will never forget him.

David Vann

September 4, 2008

Dear Paul,
My throughts and prayers are with you. Our hearts are heavy with the news of Terry's passing. I am glad you were there to fill his days with hope and happiness. Terry will be missed by all that knew him. My deepest sympathy to the Cloninger family.

Irene Greco

September 4, 2008

Dear Paul,
This morning brought the devastating news of Terry's passing. I can only imagine how truly difficult this time must be for you. A more loyal, caring, generous soul than Terry is hard to find. He was so funny, so special. My deepest sympathy to you and his very dear family. I will pray for all of us who will sorely miss our Terry.

Jordan White

September 3, 2008

Dear Bud and Margie,
I was deeply saddened to hear of the untimely passing of Terry. I first met you two when He and I shared an appartment in Dandridge and worked in Morristown. Family was important to Terry and he Loved and was proud to call you all family.
Beyond his kind and generous spirit was his great sense of humor. Two other close mutual friends of ours had over the last year or two wanted to find and talk to him about the long-ago fun past, but, now tragically, it is all too late.
Terry made good friends wherever he went and I'm sure he has left a long trail of people who should know of his passing and to celebrate his life. We would like to know of any service there might be so at least we could let the family know just how special Terry was.
Again, Bud and Margie, Please pass on to the other family members he leaves behind my deepest sympathy.

Nan (Crockett) Cantrell

September 3, 2008

Kenny & Kathy,

Our thoughts and Prayer go out to you and the rest of the family. I had lost track with Terry over the past years. He was always so sweet and kind when we were in the church youth group.

Betty Dick (Kidd)

September 3, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with family in this time of loss. I had lost touch with Terry through the years, as we all go our own ways. He was very dear to me when we were in school. He was dearly loved and will greatly missed. God has his own plans for all of us....He must of needed Terry home .....

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