Samuel L. Terry (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Samuel Louis Terry, 81, of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas passed away March 14, 2024. He was born October 22, 1942 in Saint Charles, AR, to Walton Edward and Helen Hines Terry. Sam's mother passed away at an early age and Sam then loved his second mother Elizabeth Terry until her death.
Sam was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Kay Terry Spencer and Yvonne Terry Rodgers and niece Anna Fawkes.
Survivors include his wife, of almost 40 years, Katherine Reese Terry of Hot Springs Village; sons Samuel Louis Terry Jr. (Juli) and Walton Craig Terry (Amy); sisters Libby Terry Dougan and Julie Terry Johns; grandchildren Lou, Jake, Hanna, Zach, Reed, Anna Claire, and Molly; and great-grandchild Waylon all of Little Rock, along with many loving nieces and nephews.
Sam graduated from St. Charles High School in 1960 then attended University of Arkansas where he was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. He graduated in 1964 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration. Sam began his career with Goodyear then quickly moved into the agri chemical business for many years. Once leaving the chemical business, Sam worked as a sales representative and then soon formed his company "Terry Packaging Equipment". Sam sold equipment for the food industry throughout the southern United States. Through his work and travels Sam made many lifelong friends.
Sam was an outdoors man. He especially enjoyed duck hunting with his boys, friends and duck hunting dog extraordinaire, Sweetie Pie. Other interests included fishing, golf, notably the yearly High Country Golf outing each spring, snow skiing, lake activities, and canoeing with his sons and friends. He was an avid Razorbacks fan and a big fan of the Texas Rangers. Sam loved his pets, animal welfare was important to him.
Sam had an easy smile and a sincere handshake. He will be missed by all who knew him.
A celebration of Sam's life was held March 26, at Christ of the Hills United Methodist Church. A private family burial will be Saturday, April 20, 2024 in Roper Cemetery near Morgan, Missouri under the direction of Holman-Howe Funeral Home.
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