Daniel Terry Medford

Daniel Terry Medford, age 69, a wonderful, thoughtful, and giving man, passed away at his home on Saturday, January 18, 2025.
Terry was born August 30, 1955, to the late Claude Avery Medford and the late Marie Shelton Mahfet. As we remember Terry we recall how he loved spending time outdoors, fishing in his favorite mountain streams, and hunting among the mountains. This was where he found great peace and solace. Terry had been employed in the construction industry as a master painter for many dedicated years and his work was always outstanding and greatly admired. He was also a gifted and creative wood crafter, designing many beautiful and unique furniture pieces. Most important in Terry's life was his great love for his family. He so enjoyed being together with his family members and all of his numerous nieces and nephews who referred to Terry as their second "Dad".
Terry's precious memory will forever remain in the hearts of his loved ones. We give thanks for his life and what he has meant to his family and many friends throughout his lifetime and he will be deeply missed each and every day.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Steve, Calvin, Rex, Phillip, and Keith Medford.
Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 46 years, Rebekah Pressley Medford; his daughter, Kimberly Medford Dillehay; his son, Daniel Terry Medford, Jr.; five grandchildren who he adored, Daniel Terry Medford III, Jazmyn Dillehay, Chase Medford, Aaron Dillehay, and Cameron Medford; his sister Sheila Marie Toole; his brother, James Messer, Sr and many friends.
The Medford family welcomes everyone blessed to know Terry to join them at 3:00 pm Sunday, January 26, 2025, at Crawford / Ray Funeral Home and Cremation Service to honor and celebrate his life with a brief service led by Reverend James "Dorval" Messer. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home from 2:00 until 3:00 pm prior to the funeral service. Burial will be in Garrett-Hillcrest Memorial Park in Waynesville with the committal service led by Reverend Phillip Pressley. A fellowship dinner will be held following the services at Full Gospel Holiness Fellowship Church.
The family kindly asks that flowers and memorial donations in Terry's memory be sent to Crawford / Ray Funeral Home.
Crawford /Ray Funeral Home and Cremation Service is deeply honored to be caring for the Medford family.