He was preceded in death by his mother, Judy Slagle; his father, Terry Dalehite Jr.; and stepmother, Katherine Dalehite; his brother, Terry Robin Dalehite; and his sisters, Norma Smith and Laura Olle.
Terry is survived by his daughter, Vanessa Dally(Andy); grandsons, Taylor Dally(Marissa), Jacob Dally, Nathan Dally(Noelle); and great granddaughters, Harlyn and Ember; his brothers; Cherokee Dalehite, John Dalehite, David Dalehite, Stephen Dalehite; and sister, Liza Dalehite Brinkmann, Carol Anne Dalehite Opiela, Rona Dalehite Fowler; numerous cousins, and nephews, and nieces; and also his life partner Denise Davis.
Terry enjoyed hunting as a young man and the outdoor lifestyle. He attended Shreiner University and He served in the United States Army as a sergeant working with helicopters and was later employed by Bell Helicopter where he retired after 50 years. He enjoyed gambling and collecting vehicles particularly Ford Broncos. He loved Denise and his daughter Vanessa and his family and he will be sadly missed.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to S.H.I.N.E Together 1903 Granbury Street, Cleburne, TX 76033.