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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Acton R.
Terry
Nov 29, 1928 — Apr 7, 2013
Obituary
Acton R. Terry son of the late Mabel Kane Terry and Harlan Terry was born in Sparta, Illinois, on November 29, 1928. He departed this life on April 7, 2013 at Southeast Healthcare in Ellington, Missouri, at the age of 84.
On December 19, 1948 in St. Clair County, Illinois, Acton was united in marriage to Doris Sheridan and to this union three daughters were born, she preceded him in death. On August 9, 1995 in Pocahontas, Arkansas, Acton was united in marriage to Eunice Wilson. Acton was of the Baptist faith and he was a Veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a member of the Ellington Eagles Club and he enjoyed repairing Ham Radio's, hunting and fishing.
Acton was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Leo and Harlan Madison Terry and twin infant daughters, Bonnie and Connie.
Acton is survived by his wife, Eunice Terry of Ellington, three daughters, Sandy Jackson and husband David of Centerville, Missouri, Rebecca Terry of Kansas City, Missouri, Mindy Santhuff and husband, Aaron of Centerville, Missouri, five grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Acton will be deeply missed by his family and many friends who will mourn his passing.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri
Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association.
On December 19, 1948 in St. Clair County, Illinois, Acton was united in marriage to Doris Sheridan and to this union three daughters were born, she preceded him in death. On August 9, 1995 in Pocahontas, Arkansas, Acton was united in marriage to Eunice Wilson. Acton was of the Baptist faith and he was a Veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a member of the Ellington Eagles Club and he enjoyed repairing Ham Radio's, hunting and fishing.
Acton was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Leo and Harlan Madison Terry and twin infant daughters, Bonnie and Connie.
Acton is survived by his wife, Eunice Terry of Ellington, three daughters, Sandy Jackson and husband David of Centerville, Missouri, Rebecca Terry of Kansas City, Missouri, Mindy Santhuff and husband, Aaron of Centerville, Missouri, five grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Acton will be deeply missed by his family and many friends who will mourn his passing.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri
Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association.
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