Terry Thomas

Terry Thomas obituary, Kendallville, IN

Terry Thomas

Terry Thomas Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hite Funeral Home on Oct. 26, 2021.
Terry "Butch" Lee Thomas, age 71, of Garrett, passed away on October 19, 2021, at his residence surrounded by family. Butch was born December 28, 1949. He was preceded in death by his mom, Betty Shaw, his granddaughter, Chelsea Carnahan, his wife, Marlene Thomas, and his sister Linda Price. Surviving is his daughter Rachel Schrock, his son and daughter in law, John and Misty Thomas, his stepdaughters, Danielle Payne and Nicole (Payne) Sato, his sister Ann Westlake, 4 granddaughters, and 5 great grandchildren. Butch served two tours in Vietnam working in radar missiles, and received his training at Fort Knox, Ky., and Fort Sill, Okla. Butch enjoyed working, fishing, tending to his gardens, wood working, and spending time with his family. Any donations can be sent to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, PO Box 676910, Dallas, Texas 75267-6910. No services will be held.
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