"Happy valentines day in heaven my loving father I miss and love u so much dad "
In loving memory of
Terry Lynn Gray
April 5, 1955 - March 17, 2022
Terry Gray, 66, of Malvern, IA, passed away at his home on Thursday, March 17, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 21, 2022 at the Loess Hills Funeral Home in Malvern. Loess Hills Funeral Home in Malvern is caring for Terry and his family.
Memorials: Family will direct memorials
OBITUARY
Terry Lynn Gray, 66, of Malvern, IA, passed away at his home on Thursday, March 17, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Terry was born on April 5, 1955 in Anderson, Indiana, the son of Frank and Marlene (Campbell) Gray. He attended school in Anderson and then in Malvern through his junior year. He went back to Indiana and graduated from the Anderson High School in 1974. Terry returned to Malvern and worked as a residential treatment worker at the Glenwood Resource Center until he became disabled.
Terry was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan. He enjoyed fishing, racing, and collecting die cast cars and tractors. Terry loved spending time with friends and family; especially his grandchildren. Terry enjoyed phone conversations with family members, friends, and classmates.
Terry was preceded in death by his daughter Jennifer Greene; father Frank Gray; mother Marlene Gordon; stepdad David Earl Gordon; brothers, Earl Gordon, Rick Gordon and Monte Gordon; and grandmother Catherine Campbell, whom he lived with in Malvern until her death.
Terry is survived by his daughters, Holly Gray, whom he fondly named "Boo Boo", of Glenwood, IA , Catherine Sedillo and husband BJ of Chama, New Mexico; brother Orrie Gordon of Malvern; sisters, Pam Winchel of Marsing, ID, and Aggie Sealy of Roland, OK; six grandchildren, Kady Sedillo, Justin Sedillo, Jordyn Hughes, Weston Greene, Heydyn Greene, and Abigail Sedillo; long-time companion, Shirley Holman of Malvern; former wife Laurie Gray of Glenwood; other relatives; and a host of friends.
Tributes
"Well dad our football team won the super bowl again I know u and Jen are having a blast up in heaven I miss and love u so much dad "
"Dad your angel took u to heaven and gave you your wings 1 year and 10 months ago a huge piece of my heart is gone with u and always will be I miss you more and more every day dad but I no we will be together someday and then we will be together again u me and Jen until I gain my wings may you and Jen rip and fly high dad I love and miss u so much dad your boo boo (Holly )"
"Dad a new year has came in it don't feel the same without your lively presents but I no u are resting in peace and in heaven with Jen we will be able to spend it together someday dad till I gain my wings and be with u and Jen happy new year my loving father I miss and love u so much RIP dad your boo boo (Holly )"
"To my loving father dad it don't seem or feel right that your not here with us to eat dinner open gifts and be with me on Christmas day dad I miss and love u so much and may you have a blessed day and merry Christmas in heaven dad RIP dad I miss and love u so much your daughter boo boo Holly "
"Happy turkey day in heaven dad its just not the same without you present at the table 1 empty chair and it's not fair but I no you will be having dinner in heaven I wish u were here to be with my family but I no you are in my heart and always will be so until we meet again dad may you have a blessed day and I miss and love u so much RIP my loving father your boo boo Holly "
"Hello my loving father I wish I could have just one more day with you today dad for my birthday it's not the same since you have been taken to heaven but I no u are wishing me a happy birthday and are always with me looking over me and in my heart I love and miss you so much dad and I will be flying high with u and Jen someday RIP dad I love and miss u so much "
"Dad i wish u were still here to celebrate my birthday with me I no u are with me all the time but to just have you right by my side to give u a big hug but I no you are not in pain nor suffering anymore I miss u so much dad and I will be with u someday till I gain my wings and fly high with you and sis RIP I love and miss u so much dad "
"Dad I so wish u were able to be at your house for this special barbecue for today but I no u are watching over me nothing would make this day better if you and Jen could both be there but I understand completly I so wish I could just take the food and raise it up to both of u in heaven and I will I miss and love u more and more every day and I will be with u and sis Jen someday until we meet until then I no my angels are watching over me everyday and all the time please rest in peace dad I live and miss you so much your boo boo "
"My wonderful father in heaven it don't seem possible that you have been in heaven and gained your wings 1 year and 4 months today dad a huge part of my heart left with u when u were taken to heaven I love and miss u more and more every day dad but I no u are watching over me and not suffering nor in pain anymore I love and miss u so much dad RIP and I will see and fly high with u and sis Jen someday your Boi boo Holly "
"I miss and love u so much my wonderful and best father in the world love u dad "
"Well dad the chiefs play today in preseason I wish u were here watching it with me but I no u will be watching nice and comfy in heaven I miss you so much dad RIP and I will be with u someday love your boo boo"
"Well dad what a gloom doom day today it is just wish you were here watching movies with me and hanging out with me but I no you are watching them in heaven and resting peacefully and in no pain I miss u so much dad till we meet again I no u are always watching over me and my gardian angel but I will be with u someday RIP dad I love and miss you so much your boo boo (holly)"
"Love and miss you alot uncle Terry wish you were here honey but you are in our heart always ok love and miss you you have peace now ok "
"To my loving father in heaven dad it don't seem possible you were taken away from me and giving your wings 1 year and 4months ago today I grieve every day for you dad but I no you always are watching over me and are with me huge part of my heart left when you were taken into heaven but I no you are not suffering nor in pain anymore it just doesn't seem right dad I no you are flying high with Jen and I will see the 2 of you soon so dad till we meet again may you and Jen RIP I miss and love you so much I will gain my wings with you and be with u soon love your boo boo Holly "
"Happy 4th of July to my loving father in heaven I miss and love u so much dad RIP and I will be with u someday dad love your boo boo Holly "
"To the best father in the world and in heaven I miss u so much dad this day is all for u and forever will be rip dad and I will see and be with u soon love your boo boo happy Father's day dad "
"To the best father in the world today me and mom had a big barbecue at your house knowing you were having our food in heaven this day was dedicated to u dad I love and miss u so so much happy memorial day to my loving father in heaven RIP love your boo boo"
"Dad I no u are with me at all times I no u are resting not in pain nor suffering anymore I wish you could be out at lake icara with all of us but you can fish in heaven I miss and love you so much dad RIP and i will be with u and Jen someday love you both your boo boo"
"To the best father dad it don't seem possible u have been in heaven for a year and 2 months everyday I feel your presence with me all the time and love it I no u watch over me everyday you and sis are my angels I will be with the both of u someday to catch up on everything I miss and love u so much dad but I no u are no longer suffering nor in pain I love and miss you so much dad RIP love your boo boo and see you and Jen someday love boo boo"
"Happy Easter to my loving father in heaven RIP dad I miss and love u so much and I will be with u someday love your boo boo"
"Happy Easter in heaven Dad. Sierra and I miss you so much. "
"My dear loving father we has a small get together for Easter today at your house we all wish u could of been there but we no are watching over us I love and miss u so much dad RIP "
"Happy birthday to the best dad brother grandfather I miss and love love u so much RIP dad happy birthday love your boo boo "
"Happy bday dad. Hope you enjoy your special day in heaven. Love you"
"A very special person was brought into the world today happy birthday dad and may u rest in peace with Jen and fly hi and I will be with u and Jen soon I love and miss you so much and I will be with the 2 of u someday happy birthday dad I love u and miss u "
"Goodnight dad I love and miss u so much you have a holiday named after u dad goodnight and rest In peace "
"I miss you!!! I love you more than the size of the universe. Happy goofy green day. "
"Happy St. Patrick's Day Dad. You have been gone a year now. Wish you were still with us. Mom misses you alot."
"To the best dad grandpa brother God has taken u under his wing dad I no u are resting and in no more pain and watching over me all the time It don't seem possible it's been a year dad but I no u are flying hi and resting and I will be with u soon I miss and love u so so much my loving father your boo boo will be with you and Jen soon RIP dad and I miss and love u so much "
"To the best dad happy valentine's day to u and Jen I love and miss u so much but the day will come when me u and Jen will all be together until then u and Jen RIP and your boo boo loves and misses u so much"
"Hi sweetheart Happy Valentines day and I love you until I can be with you and I miss you everyday "
"Dad we got our answer and wish that we wanted for like I said your chiefs kicked ass and it was all for you dad I new it was going to happen I love u dad and I had alot of people going for the chiefs "
"Had a wonderful time watching the chiefs game with your wonderful awesome beautiful daughter and played games all of us did we miss you so much wish you were here with us but we all know you are watching over all of us miss you Terry.."
"Dad I wish u were here to watch this with all of us ladies but I no u are watching and listening to it in heaven I hope they kick ass today dad I no they will cause u are with me watching it in heaven I miss and love u so much and will be with u soon go chiefs (DAD ) rip love boo boo (Holly)"
"Got some news today. Just want to thank you for my blue eyes forehead line goofy feet, especially my right foot. Taking me for rides on your motorcycle every time I came to IA. Thank you for two little sisters. They are beautiful. Thank you for never forgetting about me. And I will see you soon. "
"To the best dad your chiefs are going to the superbowl dad I so felt your presents and watching the game with me and my friends yesterday like u are with me all the time and I love it I miss and love u so much dad RIP love Holly "
"Dad if you can see this you know we miss you! Watching football and Bj said he thinks you have something to do with the chiefs doing so well. And he may be swapping teams. Hahahaha. We miss your laugh and your fun sports talks. Love you and I sure wish I could hug you!! Cathy Marie. Your chiefs are doing good dad."
"Done some modeling for makeup today dad I love and miss u so much RIP dad and I will be with u and Jen soon love boo boo (Holly"
"Dad, me and Sierra want to say that we miss you and love you. Rip dad you were so beneficial in our life. Merry Christmas dad"
"Miss u so much dad I ? u so much i will be with you soon RIP Holly "
"Merry Christmas terry hope you have a heavenly Christmas up in heaven RIp it's not the same with you not here I am used to talking to you we are going to play your favorite game farkle today with holly ......"
"The first Christmas without you dad it's not the same by any means I miss and love u so much me u and Jen will be celebrating holidays soon with u can't wait merry Christmas dad may u rest in peace and me and sandy and some other ladies are going to be playing dice today in our Christmas jammies for the holiday and FOR U please give me all the luck I no u always do RIP DAD this is for U and JEN love and miss u more and more love your boo boo(Holly)"
"To the best father here it is 9 months as of today dad it don't seem possible I miss and love u so much we will be together some day may u have a blessed day and please keep watching over me I feel your presents with me all the time I love every moment of it RIP dad I love and miss u so much"
"Dad I'm missing you so much! First Christmas without you. Your grand baby misses you more. Her dice playing buddy. She spoke about you for an assignment in school. We have alot of catching up to do in heaven. Can't wait. Love you."
"To the best father I no you are eating your Thanksgiving dinner in heaven and looking over me and telling me happy Thanksgiving and you are in no more pain I miss u so much dad and I will be with u and Jen someday RIP dad love your boo boo (holly)"
"To the best and loving father that brought boo boo into the world today I wish u could be here but I no u are telling me happy birthday to my angel Holly may u have a good day and I will see u again some day I love and miss u so much dad RIP and I will see u and Jen someday love boo happy BDAY boo boo "
"Here we are dad 6 months today does not seem possible dad today is all for u dad I miss and love u so much RIP dad love you boo "
"To the best father on labor day now resting in peace and no longer in pain and watching over his boo boo I love and miss u so much dad I will be with u and sis Jen someday ? boo Holly "
"Playing your favorite games for the holiday weekend dad RIP dad I miss and love u so much love boo boo "
"I love and miss u so much more and more dad RIP dad love u see u someday love boo boo your loving daughter RIP dad Holly "
"To the best dad me sandy and evie are playing farkel for u being gone for 4 months u are so missed and I no u are watching me and giving me luck and knowing u are not in pain and suffering anymore dad I miss u more and more every day RIP dad I love and miss u so much and I will be with u and Jen someday love u dad "
"Grilling, laughing, wishing you were here. I miss you dad. Happy fourth. Love you!!"
"Dad I had so much playing our favorite dice game it would of been better if you were here but I no u are watching over me and giving me luck dad and resting and not in anymore pain RIP dad I love and miss u so much and I will see u someday love boo boo"
"We no u would like to be here with us for the 4th of July but are not able to u are resting in peace and no longer in pain dad u are in our memories dad RIP dad I miss and love u so much u and Jen fly high dad and I will be and see u and sis someday I ? u so much and miss u your BOO BOO"
"To the best father happy fathers day dad i miss and love u so much RIP love u holly"
"Love you miss you. Happy Father's Day"
"Abigail wants you to see this. She misses you!!! We love you Happy Father's Day"
"Memories of u are with us today and always 2 months ago u left us and life will never be the same. RIP dad i love and miss u so much i will be with u and Jen someday love boo boo"
"Miss you remembering you, love you! See you and Cady Marie soon. Catherine"
"I remember you every day! I miss you so much! I will see you again. We will laugh and hug and you will out fish us again! Love you dad. Catherine marie."
"To a loving father dad today is 2 months since you passed it dont seem possible dad i miss u more and more every day i will be with u and jen someday RIP sis and dad i love and miss yall so much fly high jen and dad love you holly (BOO BOO) "
"To a loving father who is flying hi with his daughter jennifer may you both rest in peace and i will be with you all someday love u dad and sister jen love holly"
"To a loving father today a special person was born happy birthday dad. I miss u RIP dad love u boo boo"
"So sad to lose another classmate. It seems like I've known Terry forever (Chantry elementary, junior high years at the old high school and high school through our junior year). Sad you moved away our senior year, graduating in Indiana, but am so thankful that you were always a member of our Malvern Class of '74. (Say hi to classmates Joe, Darrell, Doug, Mike, Rick and Ellen.) Deepest sympathy to all his family and friends. Terry will be missed. Always.... Deb (Leu) & Terry Smith "
"Terry was an amazing person. He wore his heart on his sleeve and always had a way to make me laugh! It was my pleasure to have Terry as a patient!! ?? "
"I love you I miss you and I will see you again. Rest dad. Cathy marie."
"Knew Terry as a classmate & later in life as Terry extended his friendship to my Brother James McConkey. Enjoyed our brief visits & texts over the last few years & was so glad Terry invited me to come to the wonderful Soup/Salad held for him a couple weeks ago. Our thoughts & prayers are with you Holly, Shirley, Laurie & as well Terry?s beloved family. Paul & Lora (McConkey) Strehle"
"Rest in peace Uncle Terry, were sure gonna miss our late night talks, our laughs and jokes. Fly high our Angel until we meet again. Love your Nephew Shawn and your "dancing Queen" Tina"
"I remember when we used to have block grill outs and one time I asked uncle terry if he was sleeping and he goes ?No honey I?m just resting my eyes?"
"A kind man who was great to joke around with and always knew how to make me smile. You will be missed. Hugs and prayers to the family. "
"Evie Belt terry was a really good guy and he was very funny he would make ya laugh I had a good time playing farkle with him we are sure gonna miss you alot rip and fly hi "
"To a loving father who was always there for me. You are no longer in pain. You are truly missed. Fly high daddy !! Love, "boo boo" (Holly)"
"This man right here was a one of a kind man. It didn't matter the circumstances, he was always a call away. He was a great father figure, uncle and most of all a good friend to anyone. He loved his family. I know I will miss you so much uncle Terry love you and tell Rick I said hi. Fly high terry gray."
"I grew up across the street from Terry growing up. I remember fun times as children with him and his family! Prayers to the family? I will miss our face book conversations."
"I grew up neighbors with Terry and his family. All of us kids played together. His mother and his grandmother were very sweet ladies who I was privileged enough to know also. Terry you will be missed, , was glad we kept in contact over Facebook towards the last few months. Heaven got a new angel. Becky Fritz Jennings "
"My heart goes out to you all. So soon after his luncheon. I worked with Terry at the cottage. It was fun working with him. Loved teasing him and he gave back the same as he got. "