Terence "Terry" Batson

1967 - 2021

Terence "Terry" Batson
CHILLICOTHE - Terence "Terry" Kieran Batson, age 53, of Chillicothe passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021, at his home.
Terry was born on August 23, 1967, in Aurora, Illinois, to Earnest and Marlynn (Linden) Batson. He married Jennifer Mills on November 7, 1998, at the First United Methodist Church in Chillicothe.
Surviving are his wife, Jennifer; his daughters, Makenna, Brianne and Morgan Batson, all of Chillicothe; and his siblings, Palmer Batson, Earnest Batson Jr., Jo Langham, Michael (Alice) Batson, Bridget Batson, Sean Batson and Brendan Batson; as well as many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Dot Batson.
Terry was a telephone activation specialist with Mediacom for 17 years. He had also worked for Kidder Music in Peoria and was an instructor with Heartland Dog Training Center in Peoria. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Chillicothe, where he was active with Sunday school and their Summer Camp. Terry enjoyed fishing, grilling, watching cooking shows and going to races at Peoria Speedway and Peoria Chiefs games. He also enjoyed being an active parent in his daughter's activities, especially with the IVC Marching Band fundraising.
Cremation rites will be accorded and a memorial visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Weber-Hurd Funeral Home in Chillicothe. A private family graveside and burial of ashes will be at Chillicothe City Cemetery at a later date.
Memorials may be made to Heartland Dog Training Center or Crossword Café. Online condolences may be made through www.weberhurdfuneralhome.com.