Jerry Lee Terry

Jerry Lee Terry II, 62, of Kansas City, Missouri, our beloved father was taken from us on June 12th, 2025. Though his life was taken too soon, the love he gave, joy he spread and memories we shared will be held dearly forever. We know that Jerry Lee is now held in the arms of a loving God, who knew his heart and has welcomed him home.

Jerry Lee was born on January 9th, 1963, in Tulia, Texas, to Janet Traweek Wright and Jerry Terry. He grew up in Amarillo, Texas, attending Tascosa High School, later moving to Fort Worth before eventually finding his way down to the city he loved, Austin, Texas.

Jerry was a strong character, a jokester bringing laughter to every room. He loved to have a good time, always singing and ready to get the dance party started, whether it was in the living room or the dance floors at his daughters weddings. The outdoors brought him peace and he found joy in spending time out in nature. Above all he was an immensely proud father, loudly, and sometimes embarrassingly cheering his daughters on from the sidelines. He spent time taking his girls on daddy-daughter dates and on weekend camping trips. Though he had pranks and jokes for any occasion, he never let a moment pass without his daughters knowing they were deeply loved.

For many years, Jerry owned and operated Landscaping Texas in Austin. Through his artful design and his dedication he added immense beauty to the city. His clients appreciated not only the quality of his work but also the care he brought to every relationship.

Jerry was the loving father of five daughters - Megan (Mulder) VanDenBergh, Emily (Alex) Mihou, Whitney (Robert) Ballard, Christy Terry, and Abigail Terry. He took immense pride in the strong, accomplished women they have become. He shared these daughters with his former wife, Nancy Terry, who remained a caring presence in his life. In the past year, his joy grew deeper as he became a grandfather to two grandsons: Levi, son of Megan, and Ryker, son of Whitney. He was overjoyed meeting them shortly before his passing.

Jerry Lee loved his mother, sisters and brother deeply. He is survived by his mother Janet Wright, sisters Jacki Quinto (Jerry) and Julie Brown (Shaun), brother Mark Shuman, his five daughters, his two grandsons, and many extended family members and friends who will forever cherish the memory of his smile and the laughter he brought to every occasion. He was preceded in death by his father and his beloved sister, Jana Brewster.

Jerry Lee will be remembered for his fun spirit and his deep love for family. His legacy will be the lasting love that will remain in the hearts of those who knew him.

A memorial service and visitation will be held at the Family Life Center, First Baptist Church, 1208 S Tyler St, Amarillo, on Saturday, June 28th, at 12:00pm.