Terry was born September 17, 1954 in Pekin to Charles and Betty (Pryor) Monks. He married Carol McCafferty on November 8, 1986 in Pekin. She survives.
He also leaves behind, one daughter Stephanie Gilbert of Groveland; two sons, Daniel (Amanda) Monks of Pekin and Branden (Brittany Vance) Everett of Pekin and Terry Louis Monks; his beloved grandsons, Brayden, Aysen and Jaxsyn Everett, Chase and Ryan Gilbert, Dylen and Ashton Monks; and his princess granddaughter, Madalyn Monks.
Terry was a proud Marine Corps Vietnam veteran who also served in the Army National Guard.
He retired after 30 years from Caterpillar Inc. Mapleton Foundry.
He loved the game of golf and would play 4 to 5 times a week, mostly at Parkview. Terry loved hunting and fishing and boy could he fry some fish. He also loved his fried chicken.
There will be no services. Cremation has been accorded by Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin.
Memorials may be made to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Midwest Affiliate, 530 Northeast Glen Oak Avenue, Peoria, Illinois 61637.
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