of Alexander, AR
May 24, 1944 - November 10, 2022
Donald W. Terry, 78, of Alexander, Arkansas passed away, Thursday, November 10, 2022 at his home. He was born on May 24, 1944 in San Diego, California to Carl and Freda Terry. Donald was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Sharon Terry and his wife, Elizabeth Annette Terry.
Donald is survived by his wife, Janan; son, Brad (Natalie) Terry; daughter, Kim Cunningham; grandchildren, Tonya (Josh) Lawson, Tiffany (Nathan) Watkins, Blake Cunningham, Bailey Cunningham and great grandchildren, James Arthur and John Terry Watkins. He is also survived by his stepson, Barry Sullivan and his daughters, Lindsey and Brittany; stepdaughter, Ashley (Aaron) White and their children, Allison, Anna (Kevin) Barnard, Luke, Sam, Charlie and Miles. Don was a loving father, husband, grandfather, great grandfather and friend to everyone.
Don grew up in Marshfield, Missouri where he excelled in both band and football. He married his high school sweetheart and had two children. Later they moved to central Arkansas to follow his job with AAA insurance. He retired from AAA to open RO-AN music center and had a full second career with music and piano tuning. His love of Christ and music came together with his soulful deep voice in a Gospel group known as The Happy Day Singers and later on in the group, Level Ground. He served many years as a deacon and a Sunday School teacher. He also volunteered as a ring announcer for 21 years with Arkansas Amateur Boxing. He was a beloved magician, known by many from his time on the Bozo Show, as well as his many commercials and the radio show he hosted with his best friend, Dick Price. He was a licensed pilot and an all-around goofball. To know him was to laugh both at and with him.
A special thank you to the people at Amberwood Rehab Center in Benton and Gentiva Hospice in Hot Springs for their loving care and support during his final days. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 7:00 PM at Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home in Benton on Sunday, November 13. Funeral services for Don will also be at the funeral home on Monday, November 14 at 10:00 AM. Don will be laid to rest at Cameron Cemetery on Samples Road in Benton.
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Clydine (terry) paillette
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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Grant Kidd Paata Js Bryant
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Don was a great guy. I will miss his jokes, kind demeanor, and good soul. The world was a better place with him here. God Bless Mrs Terry and all of his friends and family.
Joyce Adams
Monday, November 14, 2022
Don was a very sweet man. When I was a senior in high school, he did our banquet for us at church. I went home with the rabbit. We used to follow him with the happy day singers and enjoyed listening to them sing very much. So many great memories. He was a truly a sweet man. So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Grisham Phillips
Monday, November 14, 2022
Don was my good neighbor for many years and a good friend for all that time and thereafter. He always had an infectious smile on his face and like I do, he had a dry sense of humor. I regret that due to the bad cold I have, I don’t need to be around people and cannot attend the celebration of his life, but I and my wife Teresa send our condolences to Janan, Brad and Natalie, Kim, and the rest of the family. —Grisham
Jeron Gray
Sunday, November 13, 2022
Don was a fellow magician and member of the Little Rock Magic Circle. I was just a kid when I met Don but he treated me as an adult. I have so many fond memories of him. This breaks my heart. I will never forget you Don. You were truly one of a kind.
Jim & Brenda Henson
Sunday, November 13, 2022
Don was one of the kindest and most thoughtful person we have had contact with ! Will miss his laugh and smile ! Thanks Don for all the memories !!!!
Don Shockley
Sunday, November 13, 2022
Sympathies to all Don’s family. I never forget the kindness and support from Don and his family to me during my childhood. We share many great memories from our youth and sharing an apartment in St. Charles Mo. Rest in piece my friend!
Christie Williams
Saturday, November 12, 2022
Janan, I am so sorry for your loss. You have been so happy since you and Don married. I wish you peace and comfort, and good memories.
Voncille Davis
Saturday, November 12, 2022
Kim and Brad, I'm so sorry to learn of Don's passing. We enjoyed many good years together at Highland seeing him when Jennifer would take her piano lessons at ROAN's. My heart goes out to you during this time and you'll be in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Voncille
Susan Norsby
Saturday, November 12, 2022
Janan,
I’m so sorry for your loss. I’ve read about all your travels and things you did. I know you have lots of memories. May the Lord give you the strength and carry you thru this difficult time. I’m sorry I cannot be there, as I’m quarantined for Covid. Know I’m thinking and praying for you ðŸ™â¤ï¸
Jim Overton
Saturday, November 12, 2022
Janan, so sorry to hear of the loss of Don, you and the family are in my prayers.
Susan Hitchings
Saturday, November 12, 2022
Thinking of you all Janan. May God be with you and yours. Will be be praying for you all.
Donald and Betty Lester
Saturday, November 12, 2022
Janan, Brad, Kim and family, we are so very sorry for your loss of Don. He was an amazing man. Don always had a way of making us feel like family. I, (Betty) enjoyed the little visits we had after I finished cleaning his house years ago. He had such a kind and giving heart. We are so greatful we had the opportunity to meet him. He will be missed by all who knew him. Praying for your hearts to heal.
Linda
Saturday, November 12, 2022
Condolences to all the family in the loss of Donald. When sad just think back of good times you had with him
Johnny Bob and Linda Emory
Saturday, November 12, 2022
Well Donald Wayne, you are going to get to take that precious walk with Jesus. Praise God.
All of us on earth are mourning your passing and celebrating your final resting place in Heaven.
Our love and condolences to your wonderful family and all your friends. Having the honor of
knowing you as a friend since 1957 has been a true treasure of time and made me a better man.
With love and respect: R.I.P. my Brother. So Mote It Be
Curt and Mary Watson
Saturday, November 12, 2022
We have known Don for many years. RIP Don until the great reunion!!!!! Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Coreena Marchbank
Saturday, November 12, 2022
Roy and I are wanting you all to know that we are so saddened by the passing of Don. He was a great man and We will be remembering the fun he had when he came to visit
Our sincerest condolences ðŸ’
Norma Cochran
Saturday, November 12, 2022
My heart goes out to the family. He was a very precious man he will be missed greatly. Prayers for the family send love and thoughts and prayers. Much Christian Love.
Norma Cochran
Martha Gardm ok m
Saturday, November 12, 2022
Mr. Mrs. Mark Pulis
Saturday, November 12, 2022
Leann Potter
Saturday, November 12, 2022
Brad, Natalie, Kim, Tiffany and family...
I have many found memories of your dad/grandad from church and his magic. I can remember sitting and watching him in our fellowship hall as a young girl doing magic tricks for all of us. Still makes me smile. I pray for comfort for youall during this time. Glad to say I knew Don Terry!
Theresa Lynn
Friday, November 11, 2022
Bless you, Kim and all your family
Linda Murphree
Friday, November 11, 2022
So sorry for your loss your family are in my prayers
Stephanie and Doran Dungey
Friday, November 11, 2022
Don was a wonderful friend and neighbor and will be greatly missed. He always greeted you with a smile and Something witty to say. He was a man of many accomplishments which made him such an interesting person. We truly loved him
Susan Reid
Friday, November 11, 2022
My deepest sympathies in the loss of Don. May wonderful memories provide comfort in the days, months, and years ahead. My prayers are with you all.
Joel Stiffler
Friday, November 11, 2022
Don was always the best. He will be missed terribly. Bless Kim and Brad and the family.
Mary LouTracy
Friday, November 11, 2022
It wasn’t till I got older I really got to know Don as one of my favorite cousins. I was one of the younger ones and really didn’t know him but we became pretty close over the last several years and my mom thought he was pretty special to. I will miss your jokes and your smile, but so happy your not hurting anymore. And you keep the magic and the laughter going in heaven. Miss you and love you lots
Karen Watkins Ray
Friday, November 11, 2022
Prayers for you Kim, Brad and your families. So many fond memories of Don as the Highland Heights softball coach!! Not sure how he put up with us! 🥰🥰
Lexie Kaonohi
Friday, November 11, 2022
Rest in God's Arms and await the great reunion we can will have one day. Love and Prayers for the Family.
James (Roe) Zumo
Friday, November 11, 2022
Today, I am less one more wonderful friend. I have known Don almost as long as I have been here. We attended the same churches, and different churches “together “. He was a great warrior for the Lord, and a friend to all that knew him. Don left family to take up his cross and lead on in the message for Jesus and the witness for Him. My good friends, Brad and Natalie, and I know they will carry on in his place.