Terry Lemley Obituary
He is survived by his loving wife, Trudy Ice Lemley, whom he married on July 30, 1971. Also surviving are his daughters, Trina Kay Lemley and her husband Billy Joe Wilson; Lori Ann Menas and her husband Andrew; and Teri Beth Gower and her husband Matt, all of Carolina; his grandchildren, Audrie Menas and her companion Hunter Lantz; Brier Menas; and Bailey Menas; and Fletcher, Bow, and Steyr Gower; his great-granddaughter, Ember Ann Lantz; his brother, Jerry Wayne Lemley of Shreveport, LA; his sisters, Judith Ann Lemley-Mancino of Fairmont; and Rebecca Simmons and husband Greg of Colfax; his brothers-in-law, Tom and Kim Ice; Terry and Lori Ice; and Todd and Tamra Ice, all of Carolina; as well as several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Terry was preceded in death by his brothers, David Lee Kerns; David Allen Lemley; and Darrell Lemley; his mother and father-in-law, Guy and Irene Ice; his nephews, Jeremy Ice; Robbie Moore; Kristopher Shaffer; and James Michael Kerns.
In 2016, Terry retired from Consol Energy's Robinson Run Mine with 45 years of service. He was a member of the United Mine Workers of America Local 1501. He loved working on the farm and doing repairs and renovations to the Old Carolina Mine where he and his family operated a wood finishing business from 1994-2004.
An avid competitor, Terry and his brothers-in-law would play Hearts and Ping-Pong. He enjoyed playing cards and dominos with the grandchildren as well. He loved and dedicated his life to his family. Especially his grandchildren whom he enjoyed sharing his love of tractors. Even at a young age, he made sure each of them learned how to operate his tractors.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation to WV Caring Hospice for their care of Terry.
In keeping with his wishes, cremation services were provided by Hutson Funeral Home, Farmington. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to the Carolina United Methodist Church at P.O. Box 155 Carolina, WV 26563. Online memories and condolences can be shared with the family at www.hutsonfunerals.com
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Jim Keefover
December 12, 2025
I can still see it like it was yesterday, living on 6th street in Carolina, I lived beside Steve Mayle, Nick Subshack, lived at the top of the street, John Banks, lived close to top of the street, Terry, and Jerry, lived in the first house going up the street on the right hand side, John Larry, lived across from Terry, and Jerry. Here we were, all of us close to the same age; Terry is two months older than I am. I lived on 6th Street until I was 11 years old. So here we all are hoping for a snow day every winter, and before long one would come along, first thing all of us would do is grab our old-fashioned sleds and go sleigh riding from the top of the street, you know when I look at that street today it's pretty darn steep I just we had a lot of nerve back then to be little kids. We made everyone who lived on that street angry because we would sleigh ride up and down that street until it was slicker than snot. We all decided one time to ride double, so Terry lay down on his sled to steer and I would lie on his back, we came down from the top of the street, by the time we got halfway down the hill we were going really fast for some reason Terry steered over too far where the cars were parked he went under the car but naturally I was sticking up too high and my head hit the bumper of the car and knocked me off the sled but Terry kept on toy all the way down the hill, when he came back to where we were I had a knot on my head the size of a goose egg and he looked at me and just started laughing and so did everyone else they thought it was funny so I started laughing too. Yeah, that's one of those fond memories I have always kept from back in those good old days. I just thought I would share that little story. I am so thankful I have these memories of the good times I had with Terry, even though we did not hang out together after we left high school, it doesn't take away the fact that Terry is still a big part of my life, and it was the best part of my life. I pray for Trudy, and the whole family that God will give them the strength and the courage to go through their time of loss, and to give them peace and comfort them, I pray in Jesus name, Amen
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Frances Toothman
December 10, 2025
Trudy, I am so sorry to hear of Terry's passing. My prayers are with you and the family. I know how you feel, I've been there. Love, Frances
Lacy Kiser
December 9, 2025
Lacy & Denise Kiser,
Good man and good memories. Worked a lot of years together at Robinson Run Mine. Our condolences and our heart goes out to his family.
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