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Terry Span Obituary
age 48, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011 in Colorado Springs, Colo. He was born in Canton on Dec. 15, 1962, was a graduate of Canton McKinley High School and a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Terry was the founding member of the band Aleister Wild and also founded American Warriors Entertainment, an organization devoted to assisting the military with bringing talented bands and musicians to perform on military bases overseas. He was affiliated with MWR, which is a division of Military Entertainment. He traveled the world, to such places as Afghanistan, Iran, Bosnia and Kosovo performing for our troops and performed a show aboard the USS Roosevelt Aircraft Carrier. Terry was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed visiting the Circle of the God's in Colorado. He was very interested in Native American History and Martial Arts. Terry will be deeply missed and never forgotten. He was preceded in death by his niece, Jessica Lynne Span; uncle, Mark Fulz; grandfathers, John Fulz and Raymond Mark; great-grandparents, Sarah and Michael Depner; great-grandmother, Cora Johns; and great-aunt, Anna Shafer.
Terry is survived by his father, Terry J. Span, Sr.; mother, Patty McManamon; daughter, Sara Jessica Ann Span; siblings, Tammy Lynne Blackledge, Tim Span, Tiffany Wood, Tommy D'Elia and Ray D'Elia; special cousin, J.J. Johns (Denia Clemons); several nieces and nephews; and a multitude of friends worldwide.
Funeral services will be Friday at 11 a.m. in the Reed Funeral Home North Canton Chapel, with the Pastor Jerry Schweitzer officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. Calling hours will be Thursday from 6-8 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made, in his name, to a benefit account at any Chase Bank. Those wishing to send condolences or share a fond memory, may sing the Reed On-Line Guestbook at
www.reedfuneralhome.com
Reed, 330-477-6721
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Michelle Griffin
November 15, 2011
R.I.P Terry Span you will be missed!! You were my dads best friend and bandmate. You were the best guitar player i've ever known! My sister and I grew up going to Alister Wild band practices and that is a memory that we will never forget! Forever in our hearts we love you man! R.I.P and rock on!! <3
Mercedes taverner Eduarte
November 7, 2011
i am sorry for your loss, we want you to know that we will be praying for strength, peace and comfort for you and family.
purification taverner and family (mercedes mom and family)
Mercedes taverner Eduarte
November 7, 2011
Ever dearest patty,
It's. Difficult to see the purpose of death in this world. The only way to accept it is by faith. I am praying that you received the faith you need.
God see and knows everything and he is with you right now. He will take care of all his children. Know that your faith is strong and I want to encourage you to hold on to it.
Faith is the evidence of things unseen. Even though we can't see a reason for what has happened,we can have faith that there is a reason in his plan. It is hurting me a lot that I can't be there. God knows I love terry j. Span jr so much! Michael and specially Nicholas miss him too. God bless us all! We love you my guitar hero! We will miss you!
Love always, Mercedes Eduarte
mercedes taverner eduarte
November 7, 2011
my dearest terry span sr and family,
my condolences, from my heart
"the lord is my rock,my fortress and my deliverer;
my god is my rock, in whom i take refuge. he is my shield and the lord of my salvation, my stronghold."
please know that i am very sorry for your loss. and as i write this for you, i pray with my heart and soul that you find the strength to go through this. you are always in my thoughts and my prayers during this tough time of your life. i love you and i thank you from the bottom of my heart for being there for me and terry j. span jr! my one and only guitar hero! michael and nicholas will miss him! we love you terry j. span jr! there are no good byes for us, wherever you are you will always be in my heart! you rock!
love, mercedes eduarte
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CB
November 6, 2011
My deepest condolinces go to the Span family. I got to know him in Colorado and he seemed to be a decent person to be around. God has a strong calling for him in heaven. Terry will be with us all even if not physically. The spirit of Terry will be in our hearts. Listen for him often. With great sadness in my heart that things went the way they did. I do believe we all will be able to see him in heaven again. A great and joyious reunion will be the fruits of our patience and understanding of Gods plan.
Nicole Blanc
November 4, 2011
Terry and Family,
I was deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your son. He has entertained our troups for many years now and through his band's music he helped our men and women, who fight for our freedoms, to forget about their trials and tribulations,even if it's for a little while.
You are in my thoughts and prayers at such a difficult time.
brian strouble
November 3, 2011
terry and i were in several bands together, have treated like a brother,deeply saddened by your loss bud. you will be missed.my condolences to terry's family..
Kathy Rutledge
November 3, 2011
So sorroy for your loss. God be with you during this difficult time.
Dena Glodde-Morris
November 3, 2011
My deepest sympthies are with the Span Family ... I have known Terry since he was a very young boy ... he was friends with my sons .. He will be playing his guitar in heaven now ...Rest in Peace Terry ...
Bonnie Male
November 3, 2011
Terry and Family
I was truly sorry to hear of the loss of your son. You are all in my heart, thoughts and prayers. I feel your pain.
God Bless you all.
Bonnie Male
DEBRAH OUSLEY
November 2, 2011
Debrah OUSLEY
November 2, 2011
I have very fond memories of my cousin Terry, playing with our guitars as kids. God has truly received a special person and will truly be missed. His music will live on in all of us. My heart goes out to his family.
Love Carla Finnicum and family.
Jan Nemeth
November 2, 2011
Terry, Thanks for letting me sing your songs. You gave me the opportunity to see some of the world in the best possible way...going on tour with a band. I will always remember our times together and think of them often. I know you are now at peace and jamming with Randy.
To the family, I'm so very sorry for your loss and hope you'll find comfort during this time.
Jana Kasunic Boak & Family
November 2, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
jolyn teter
November 2, 2011
Tammy so sorry for the loss of your brother. You all are in my thoughts and prayers during this time. Love you my friend.
Hugs,
Jolyn
Gary Brown
November 2, 2011
Terry and Linda, sooo sorry to hear about your son. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Gary, Becky & Ryan Brown
Carol Dillon
November 1, 2011
Tammy and family, so sorry to hear of the loss of Terry. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless,
Carol Smith-Dillon
mike&tammy gatrell
November 1, 2011
we dreamed of rock stardom,you got me playing guitar,you were my best friend,t. i will see you in the "great band of angels" rest my friend,you achieved rock stardom!
freda meade
November 1, 2011
Terry and family
What a shock to read about Terry's death such a tragedy, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you
Freda Meade call me
November 1, 2011
I did not know Terry, but I know his grandmother Bernice,and a few of his cousins.The lord will take care of the family and friends,to guide them through this time,and comfort them.My thoughts and prayers will be with them. ELI RUSS CANTON
Shelley Hutchings
November 1, 2011
My heart goes out to the entire Span/D'Elia family!! Such a terrible tragedy and a great loss!!! My prayers are with you all!!
November 1, 2011
terry you was like a brother and great bandmate, we wrote alot of great songs together,and the baddest guitarest around.ill never forget you, mike wisenburg,canton,oh.
G Trystn Taylor
November 1, 2011
Rest easy, old friend. Your memories are good ones. We butted heads (musically) as often as we agreed, but I learned a lot from you and your help with Sacred Heart and Neuromancer will never be forgotten.
Kyle Patchin
November 1, 2011
In my late teens and early 20's I played in several bands with Terry. He was very ambitious about his music and we laughed about a lot of silly stuff. We had good times,late night and a trip to Florida. Rest in peace TJ.
David Sollberger
November 1, 2011
My prayers go out to the family. R.I.P
DRAGONWYCK
November 1, 2011
Rock Heaven!
Nancy Barr
November 1, 2011
Terry, we had a lot of good times together with the band in the years I've known you. My deepest sympathy goes to all of the family and friends.
Especially to Sara, your'e dad was a great guy and a very talented musician. I know his music will live on in our hearts forever.
james kistler jr.
November 1, 2011
I've seen Terry play multiple times throughout the years. He, in my opinion, was and always will be one of the greatest axemen in the history of hard rock and heavy metal. It just goes to show how much the GODS really love you Terry. Rock and roll is eternal and so are her players.
jacklyn lauren
November 1, 2011
terry you will always be someone who had a special place in my heart thru the 4 years we were together .I met many wonderful friends thru you I traveled to japan again and other places I had never been to.I had the honor of loving your daughter sara during her younger years.I was always very proud of you that you never gave up on your dream.I am so sorry your family has to lay you to rest it is very hard thing to do.I know we will see each other again on the other side.please look down on your family and help them remember you with love and happiness and help them too smile.love will always be with you.YOUR IN HEAVEN WITH RANDY BEING THE ROCK STAR ANGELS.will always have love for you jackie lauren
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