Terry Davis

Terry Davis obituary, Big Turkey Lake, IN

Terry Davis

Terry Davis Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hite Funeral Home on Feb. 23, 2026.
Terry Glenn Davis, age 81, of Big Turkey Lake, Hudson, Indiana, died unexpectedly at his home February 22, 2026. Terry was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on June 30, 1944, to the late Ora Glenn Davis and Mary Kathryn (Traughber) Davis. He married Freda Mae Rugg on March 27, 1965, in Fort Wayne and she survives him. Terry was employed as a pipefitter with Shambaugh and Sons from where he retired. Terry loved chocolate donuts and chocolate ice cream. He was very particular about his lawn and enjoyed tending to his garden and flowers. He was well known as the "Neighborhood Watchman", making sure everybody was doing everything the right way.

Survivors include:
Wife, Freda Davis of Big Turkey Lake, Hudson.
Son, Terry Davis, Jr. of Rome City.
Daughter, Monica Boehme of Kendallville.
Son, Randy Davis of Albion.
Son, Nathan Davis of Big Turkey Lake.
Six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Terry was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Sherry Sowards and Charlene Rugg.

There are no services scheduled.

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Cecil and Hockey Hamer

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You will be missed terribly. We loved your spunk and you were so funny and made us smile . loved you much!! You can rest now and watch from high.

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