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John Terry Obituary
John was a man of few words but possessed a calming presence and a strength that was comforting to those around him. His laid-back and quiet demeanor earned him the nickname "DOC," a term that reflected his ability to soothe and heal just with his presence. His sister Juanita(Nieda) gave him the name DOC when he was younger! He loved her dearly!
A service to honor John's life will be held on August 23,2024 at New Community Baptist Church, located at 900 East New York Street, Aurora, Illinois 60505. Wake service from 10am-11am w funeral service immediately following. The service will be a time for friends and family to come together and remember the gentle giant who made a lasting impact on their lives. John Terry is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother Fannie Mae Dean, maternal grandfather Charlie Dean and a nephew Jerard Devarious Martell Dean-Scott. He leaves to cherish his Mother Dorothy Brown, 3 children Donta Torres of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Sharice Armstrong of Atlanta, Georgia and Johnathan Terry of North Aurora, Illinois, also 6 siblings Juanita (Emile) Dean-Abernathy, Antonio (Megan)Terry, Chiara Kirby, Tomy (Franchesca) Kirby, Terrika Fowler-(Dogaieva) and Thadijah Shaw. He also leaves a person very near and dear to him Graciela Hernandez his long time girlfriend. He also leaves behind a host of nieces ,nephews and 5 grandchildren.
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