Photo courtesy of Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home - Galax
GALAX, Virginia
Jan 27, 1960 – Apr 13, 2025
Terence Edward Gleason better known as Terry Gleason age 65 of Fries, Virginia passed away Sunday, April 13th at his home.
Terry was born on January 27, 1960, in Evanston, Illinois to John James and Barbara Grace Gleason. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Mary Gleason.
Terry was a dedicated member of Galax Moose Lodge #733, Galax JAM instructor and volunteer at Matthews Living History Farm. He enjoyed his life as a farmer and musician.
He is survived by his wife Susan Kent Trogdon Gleason of Fries, Virginia; daughter Claire Burke Gleason of Blacksburg, Virginia; brothers and sisters-in-law John and Peggy Gleason, Jr. of Wheaton, Illinois; Peter Gleason; William and Mary Anne Gleason all of River Forest, Illinois; sister and brother-in-law Laura and John Moran of Wheaton, Illinois; sister-in-law Karen Kluever of Franklin, North Carolina; several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be held Friday, April 25, 2025, at 3:00 PM in the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Woodlawn, Virginia with Father Herman Katongole officiating. Burial will follow in the Fries Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 1:00 PM until time for the funeral service at the church. In lieu of flowers the family respectfully requests donations be made to the Chestnut Creek School of the Arts Galax JAM, 100 North Main Street, Galax, Virginia 24333 or call 276-236-3500 to make your donation.
Read MoreWe are so sorry. Treasure the memories. Susie, Doug, Amanda, & Eli
Susie Freedle
April 30, 2025 | Galax, VA | Friend
Terry was a generous musician and as kind a human as any I've met. The world was a richer place for having him in it. So sad to hear of his passing.
Liam Kelly
April 27, 2025 | Blacksburg, VA | Friend
Bill and I will really miss Terry! He was a long time friend and fellow musician. Susan and Claire, our hearts go out to you!!!
Nancy Sluys
April 24, 2025 | Westfield, NC | Friend
Susan and family, my sincere condolences to you. Terry was a fine person to know and it was always great to see him at the Old Fiddlers Convention. It was a tradition for me to see him there each year helping set up around the stage. I'm going to miss that this year.
Lew Bode
April 22, 2025 | Cana, VA | Friend
I met Terry way back in 1987 when I moved to Asheville. We met at the local community folk dance called The Old Farmers Ball. Lots of dancing, playing music and potlucks back then, and Terry was a big part of all of it. He played in jam sessions and also called dances. He even waltz a waltz tune that was so sweet. Many many good friends here in Asheville. We will all miss him very much. He is certainly dancing and playing tunes right now in the great beyond. May it be so.
Karen Delgado Gaughan
April 21, 2025 | Asheville, NC | Friend
Susan, Claire & family. My most sincere condolences in your loss of Terry. May God bless you and your family during this difficult time.
Lora Tomlinson
April 18, 2025 | Fries, VA | Friend
So sorry for your lost. Prayers.
Glenda Mastin
April 17, 2025 | Fries | Friend
Mr. Gleason was such a good teacher and friend to the kids at the JAM classes, my Granddaughter, Emmaline Todd, has enjoyed the classes at the Chestnut Creek School and will miss him being there...Praying for the family for comfort during this sad time....
Linda Delp
April 17, 2025 | Woodlawn, VA | Acquaintance
