Richard James Hoak "Rick" Terry

TERRY Richard "Rick" James Hoak Terry, 53, of Delaware, died Sunday afternoon at Grant Medical Center, Columbus. He was born May 3, 1953 in Bellefontaine, Ohio to Donald Lewis Terry and E. Louise Hoak. He was a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran and member of the Grace United Methodist Church, Delaware who enjoyed singing, cooking, his garden, calligraphy, camping, and the outdoors. He is survived by his wife of over 19 years, Nancy (Sharp); son, Ricky Terry of Grandview; 3 daughters, Carla (Kevin) Bush of Westerville, Courtnie (Wes) Jones of Marion, and Jennifer Starkey and her son, his only grandson, Ryan Collins of Westerville; sister, Sarah Terry of Upper Arlington; brother, Donald (Twyla) Karlquist of Columbus; sister-in-law, Kay Karlquist and sons of Upper Arlington; aunt and uncle, Dave (Ginny) Terry of Jackson, Ohio; several nieces and nephews; son of his heart, Bill Quinn of Dublin; mom of his heart, Florence "Mammaw" Whitlock of Gahanna; mother-in-law, Betty Sharp of Columbus; special friends, Di Felice, Cardenas Family, Ken Thomas, Tamara and Jeff Andrews, Steve Venters and family, and Pastor Carl and the Grace UMC family and many "adopted" children; his special boxer companions, Zues and Sarah; and a friend of Bill W. He was preceded in death by his parents Donald Lewis Terry and E. Louise Hoak and her husband Donald Karlquist and a brother Eric Karlquist. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 30th from 2–4 and 6–8 p.m. at the RODMAN NEEPER FUNERAL HOME, BENNETT BROWN CHAPEL, 1510 W. William St., Delaware. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 31st at 11 a.m. at the Grace United Methodist Church, 385 E. William St., Delaware with Revs. Carl Schaefer and Jeanne Wasil officiating. Burial will follow in Oller Cemetery with the Delaware County Veterans Association providing military honors. Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Locks of Love, Grace United Methodist Church, or The Aurora House of Toledo. Condolences may be expressed at www.rodmanneeper.com.