Terry Lee Stark, Sr., a native of Tipp City, OH and a resident of Prairieville, LA, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the age of 77.
A loving husband, father, and “Papa”, enjoyed spending time with his loved ones, frequently attending his grandchildren’s events. Terry graduated from Tippecanoe High School in Tipp City, OH in 1967. He was an active member of CrossPoint Baptist Church. He enjoyed cruises, especially Alaskan Cruises. He was a member of the Masons. Terry retired as a chemical operator from Nutrien. Terry served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Betty Stark; and sister, Patricia Singer.
Terry is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Debra “Debbie” Litchfield Stark; children, Jennifer Stark Nickens and her husband Ben, Dr. Jessica Stark, Kathy Meek and her husband Tom, Terry Lee Stark, Jr. and his wife Dona; grandchildren, Emerson Stark, Everett Stark, Annabelle Nickens, Lyla Grace Nickens, Benjamin Nickens, Jr., Matthew Stark, Lauren Stark, Thomas Hicks, and Nicholas Stark; siblings, Beverly Stark, Judy Stark, Lois Wright, and Larry Stark; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at CrossPoint Baptist Church, 14965 Airline Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70817, on Friday, October 31, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. until Funeral Service. at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Serenity Oaks Memorial Park, 15304 LA-73, Prairieville, LA 70769. Pallbearers will be Terry Stark, Jr., Ben Nickens, Tim Springer, Mark Sanchez, Dale Lee, and Nicholas Stark.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the CrossPoint Baptist Church Building Fund.
Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
11817 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70816

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