JEFFREY LEE TERRY

Jeffrey Lee Terry, 64, of Springfield passed away on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield. He was born in Monett on Nov. 24, 1959; the son of Ward David and Mary Imogene (Jones) Terry.
He attended school in Miller and received his associate degree in criminal justice from Missouri Southern State University in Joplin. He was a deputy sheriff and owner of Terry’s Pilot and Escort Service. He was a member of Round Grove Baptist Church.
He is survived by his mother, Imogene Cornell of Springfield; three daughters, Jennifer Terry and her partner, Ben Adams of Jefferson City, Rebecca (David) Jones, of Adrian and Amber Kellison and her partner, Derek Clark of Raytown; one step-son, Andrew Williams and his partner, Chelsie Collins of Nevada; 12 grandchildren; special friend, Christy Harness of Springfield and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ward; grandson, John Boaz’ maternal grandparents, Kyle, and Linnie Jones; and stepbrother, Mark Porter.
Services were held on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, at Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home in Aurora. Burial followed at Lee Cemetery in Verona.