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Terrence Tait Obituary
Terry was born on November 17th, 1949, a son of the late Murray and Mary Tait. Terry graduated from Miami University in 1972 with a Bachelor of Arts degree and received a Master of Forestry degree from the Duke School of Forestry in 1973. After graduation, Terry worked for Weyerhaeuser, but felt most satisfied working as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional in New Bern, NC until his retirement. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church in New Bern, NC, and enjoyed fishing, hunting, singing, wood turning and teaching others. Terry's idea of "heaven on earth" included his family, a boat in the Gulf Stream, some fishing rods and a working gas gauge. He volunteered his free time to the Red Cross, New Bern Breakfast Rotary, Craven Community College Foundation Board, Coastal Land Trust, Bike MS, Relay for Life, Religious Community Services, Coastal Conservation Association, Dockside Yacht Club Commodore, Craven Community College Lifetime Learning Center Sponsor, and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Review Board.
Terry is survived by his beloved wife Teeny Tait, son Jonathan Tait and wife Kristin, son Andrew Tait, son Zachary Tait and wife Lori Wynn and stepson Sonny Lee Morton; his grandchildren Turner, Iris and Lanier; as well as brother Robert, sister Elizabeth, nieces, nephews and extended family members. He was predeceased by his brother John Tait.
The family will gather at First Presbyterian Church (400 New Street, New Bern, NC 28560) for a memorial service to be held at 1:00 PM on Sunday, November 29, 2015. In lieu of flowers, the family has request charitable donations to Religious Community Services, New Bern, NC (www.rcsnewbern.com) or your favor local charity.
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T
April 2, 2024
Warmer weather is coming and you are not here to take me fishing. Still miss you my love. t
Thanks for Memories, my love.
Teeny Tait
November 6, 2017
Thanks for memories, my love.
Teeny Tait
February 22, 2017
I have never known a person who loved life more than Terry. He always had a smile on his face and made everyday of our lives exciting. You are so very missed, my love. t
Mike & Sherry Moman
December 1, 2015
We are so sorry to hear of Terry's passing. Please accept our deepest condolenences. May God bless your family.
Randall Lovette
November 30, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Paul Bestehorn
November 30, 2015
Teeny and Jon,
I am deeply saddened to hear of Terry's passing. He was, and always will be respected by those of us in the Financial business. I will miss his sense of humor and how he was able to simplify the most complicated topics for me. Our prayers and condolences to you and your family at this difficult time.
Kathy Evans
November 30, 2015
I heard the sad news through my brother Mike. The Taits were our wonderful next door neighbors in Ohio late 60's/early 70's. As a teenager, I had a huge crush on the handsome older boy next door. Through the years Mike has kept me up on the events of Terry's life; the entries here bear out what a special person he was. I am saddened by the early loss of Terry, and my thoughts and prayers are with all the family.
November 29, 2015
Very sad at the loss of my fishing buddy. We had many wonderful offshore trips together. He was an honorable and sincere friend that will be greatly missed.
Deepest Sympathy, Patrick McKee and Family
November 29, 2015
What a great friend and community advocate. Teeny, I'm thinking about you.
Janet Lamb
November 29, 2015
Teeny,
I'm absolutely heartbroken that I'm literally just learning of Terry's death. I would've made plans to attend the funeral if I had known. I thought the world of Terry. He was a fine and good man. I'm so very sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers. Love you.
Pam Webb
Charles Dees
November 29, 2015
I was saddened to hear of Terry's passing. I always enjoyed our discussions on fishing and Mako boats when he would come to the cleaners. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Scott Thornburg
November 29, 2015
I will certainly miss you, my good friend.
Mary Pat Barney
November 28, 2015
Teeny, Terry's Boys, Elizabeth and Robert....we will be with you in thought and prayer this Sunday! The Tait Family has meant so much to the Taylor/Barney family for so many years and it is hard to comprehend what you have all been thru in the loss of husband, father, grandfather, and brother! Terry was always a special person. A card will be coming via Elizabeth. God Bless. Love, Mary Pat (Taylor) and Bill Barney and Family
Randy & Amy McGill
November 28, 2015
Amy & I are thinking of you and your family Teeny. Terry will be greatly missed. Godspeed Terry and may God comfort you and your family.
Bill Fuller
November 28, 2015
Teeney and Jon, I wanted you to know my thoughts are with you in this difficult time. I am sorry I cannot be at the service on Sunday in person, but I will be there in spirit. Terry was such a wonderful person, and did so much for everyone. He will be greatly missed.
John Dowd
November 27, 2015
Jon, I cannot say what I am feeling. But I can tell you that your Fathers love will always be with you. And you will pass all the memories of your Father onto Turner so He will be with you forever. God Bless you and your family.
Larry & Shelia Salerno
November 27, 2015
Dear Teeney and Family, we are quite saddened to learn of Terry's passing and wish you all our most sincere condolences.
I considered him to be a good friend and valuable advisor.
Larry & Shelia Salerno
November 27, 2015
Hope for love and memories to fill the gap left in the family circle.
Cousins, Mary Spalding and Pat Rogers
Bill Baldree
November 27, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers go out for you during this difficult time. He was such a fine gentleman. May God's peace and comfort be with you.
November 26, 2015
Teeny,
Our heartfelt sympathies to you and your family. Terry was one of the kindest people we knew and he will be surely missed.
Lee & Louise Kreidler
New Bern
O'Connell Family
November 26, 2015
Terry was very special to the O'Connell family....always smiling,always ready with a great story and fun to be with.He will be missed by many esp.Teeny,the boys and their families.He was blessed to have such great care with Teeny at the helm.She never wavered.she was constantly at his side....love to all the Taits
Jack howard
November 26, 2015
Teeny,
My heart sank when I heard the news. Such a fine man. I new when I met him years ago. He did so much for me and my family. Good memories will follow me.
Bob Crafton
November 26, 2015
I was very saddened to hear of Terry's passing. Terry and I went to high school (Alter H.S.) together and were roommates freshman year at Miami University. We spent a lot of weekends together at that time going to sports car races. Although we lost contact over the years, I still appreciate our times together. He was always a good friend. I wish peace and comfort to his family at this difficult time
RODGER WHITNEY
November 25, 2015
Sorry to hear of his passing, always a nice person. Teeny, may you find peace in time.
Kristen Rossi
November 25, 2015
Teeny, Jon and Family, Dino and I send our heartfelt condolences to you and your families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary Anne Wachter
November 25, 2015
Teeny, I was so saddened to learn of Terry's death. Just a really good man. Love to you and the family, Mary Anne
Dave Davis
November 25, 2015
I am very saddened to hear of Terry's passing. He was a kind man and a good friend. I will miss him and miss talking about UNC and Duke. We will all keep the family in our prayers.
Kevin Harding
November 25, 2015
Although I only met Terry a few times through his brother I can say a kinder man I never met
November 25, 2015
Teeny, Jon and Family, Words are so inadequate at this time. Charlie and I are terribly saddened by the loss of Terry. A little piece of us has also died. We send you our love, our prayers and our constant thoughts. With our deepest sympathy. Carol and Charlie Chew, Elizabethtown, PA
Jane Crowder
November 25, 2015
Please accept our condolences in the loss of your father. Will continue to pray for you and your family. Much love, Jane and John Crowder
Vicki Feldhaus
November 25, 2015
To the Tait family,
I did not know Mr. Tait. In fact, I'm not sure I was ever formally introduced to him. But what I did know about him was his generosity to Craven Community College. Through his, and Mrs. Tait's, gifts to the college and the Lifetime Learning Center, he touched more lives then he would ever know. By just this one act, I could tell he was a great man. Fostering the arts in New Bern and sharing them with us all. Please accept my condolences on your loss. May God's peace be with you.
Vicki and Larry Feldhaus
Mary Spano
November 25, 2015
So very sorry to hear of Terry's passing. Bart and I have so enjoyed the laughs and good times with this beloved man. Our sincere sympathies to Teeny and the family.
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