Born September 1, 1939 in Pekin to Orville and Genevieve (Crapnell) Thorne, he married Barb DeGolyer on October 13, 1962 in Pekin. She survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, Beth (Dave) Beebe of Pekin; two sons, Michael (Jane) Thorne of Pekin and Patrick (Alissa) Thorne of Canton; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Timothy Alan Thorne; and two brothers, Calvin Thorne and Randy Robinson.
Terry worked as an inspector for Caterpillar, Inc. retiring after 30 years.
He was a member of the Early Ford V-8 Club of America Regional Group #51 of Peoria and was a fan of the St. Louis Cardinals. Terry had a joke for anyone who came to visit.
Terry was a member of the First Baptist Church of Pekin for over 50 years.
His memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 23, 2022 at the First Baptist Church in Pekin. Pastor Vernon Risner and Pastor Brad Martin will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 22, 2022 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Pekin, 700 South Capitol Street, Pekin, Illinois 61554.
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com
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