Michael V. Terry

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Michael Vincent Terry, age 46, of Indianapolis unexpectedly passed away April 29.
He was born in Terre Haute, Indiana and moved with his parents and brother to
Gary. Michael attended Locke and Banneker Elementary, Tolleston Jr. High, West
Side High, all in Gary, and the Indiana Academy of Math, Science, and Humanities
at Ball State University in Muncie, graduating from both high schools in 1994.
Michael graduated from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor receiving a
Bachelor’s of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. He earned his Master's of
Engineering in Engine Systems from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

In 2001, Michael married his sweetheart, Tina Newell. To this union was born
Deuce and Scooter. Michael was an avid supporter of his sons who followed their
father’s footsteps in academia and love of sport including soap box derby,
basketball, taekwondo, tennis, soccer, and baseball.
He was employed by Cummins as a Technical Advisor – Systems Performance
Manager where he enjoyed working with staff and external customers. He was a
member of the National Society of Black Engineers.

A man of faith, Michael was an ardent reader, writer, and Fantasy Football fan
with a passion for the Bulls, Cubs, and White Sox. A quiet man, but those who
knew him understood his keen, wry sense of humor.
Michael is preceded in death by paternal grandparents, James and Monsolda
Terry; maternal grandparents, Jimmy and Nadine White; uncles Garland White
and Gregor Meadows; and aunt, Wanda White.

He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Tina (Newell) and sons Michael and
Christopher of Indianapolis; parents Dwaine and Claudia Terry of Gary; brother
David (Francis) Terry of Mason Ohio; uncles John Meadows and Shayne W.
(Zandra) White; aunts Jackie White, Pamela (Darrell) Wade, Jansolda (Chester)
Proctor; niece Ava Terry; special brothers Davas Magee and Donald Crittenden,
and a host of relatives and friends.