Terence Joseph Lally

Terence Joseph "Terry" Lally, age 57, of Homer, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025.

Born in Troy, NY, he was adopted at age four by Thomas and JoAnn Lally. He attended East Greenbush Schools and graduated from Columbia High School. As a proud member of Boy Scouts Troop 41, he took part in winter freeze-out camping trips and a memorable 50-mile canoe journey through the Adirondacks. After high school, he served in the U.S. Army as a tank driver, then became a licensed CDL driver,. Later, he moved to Homer to care for his grandmother, Lucilla Bell, while continuing to drive local routes and quickly became a loyal Atlanta Braves fan. As a skilled cook and baker, he found joy in preparing food for those he loved. Always ready to help, he was a quiet man whose generosity and care were best expressed through action. His niece, Sydney and nephew, Thomas held a special place in his heart. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Terry is survived by his father, Thomas Lally; sister and brother-in-law, Rosemary & Gregory Wilson; niece, Sydney Wilson, and nephew, Thomas Wilson.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 12, 2025 at the Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel with Rev. Tommy Childress and Rev. Jerrell Beatty officiating. Interment will follow in the Damascus Baptist Church Cemetery with military honors provided by the United States Army.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, September 11, 2025 at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Tate's Creek Baptist Church, P.O. Box 519, Toccoa, Georgia 30577 or Mt. Zion Church of Double Churches, 4821 Highway 198, Carnesville, Georgia 30521.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel at 1370 Industrial Boulevard, Baldwin, Georgia 30511. Telephone: 706-778-7123.