Vernon Clyde "Ray" Terry

Vernon Clyde "Ray" Terry obituary, Rutherfordton, NC

Vernon Clyde "Ray" Terry

Vernon Terry Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Crowe's Mortuary and Crematory on Nov. 18, 2025.

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Bostic, NC
Vernon Clyde "Ray" Terry, age 60 of Bostic, NC went home to be with The Lord on June 22, 2025 after a sudden illness. Ray retired from The Town Of Spindale after a career that lasted some thirty years.
Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Virginia and Vernon Terry. Those left to cherish his memory include his daughter, Amanda Mace and her husband Matt; one grandson, Donald Mace; a host of family and friends as well as his beloved cat Kitty.
A celebration his life will be announced at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.crowemortuary.com. In lieu of flowers the family request donations in Ray's memory be made to The Spindale Public Library 131 Tanner Street, Spindale NC 28160

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