Terry Neil Drury was the middle child in a family of five children. Since early childhood, he was intellectually disabled. So, he went to special programs and special schools until he was mainstreamed into high school. Terry was able to do basic things and even had a few jobs at grocery stores, restaurants and the Williamson County library. He took art classes and swim exercise classes. He didn’t accomplish much in the world’s eyes, but that’s not what Father God looks at anyway. What people probably remember most about Terry is that he was kind-hearted, friendly, and outgoing. Wherever he went, he always greeted people with a smile. If he knew the person, he remembered his/her name and asked specific questions about the person’s life. He thrived on being with people. He loved going to the nearby grocery store because he knew most of the people there and they knew him. He loved to give things to people to make them happy. He enjoyed going to church and singing hymns for nursing home residents. Jesus said that we must become as children to enter the Kingdom of God. Terry was innocent, trusting and naïve like a child. He was also guileless, without deception, which is a godly quality that Jesus pointed out in Nathanael. Terry did not hold grudges or seek revenge when he was mistreated. As a teenager, he invited Jesus to be his Savior. Recent conversations and prayer also confirmed his salvation. Therefore, we know that on Sunday afternoon, August 2, 2021, his spirit was escorted to Heaven to be greeted by Mother, Daddy, our grandparents and Terry's many friends. Now, life is full and beautifully exciting for Terry because he is experiencing the vast wonder of Heaven, but even more importantly the perfect love of Father God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit. He is finally in the place for which he was created........in his forever Heavenly Home.
He is survived by his siblings; Tom Drury, Linda Scott, Laura Conner, and Jim Drury.
Terry was preceded in death by his parents, Harry T. Drury Jr. and Wilma Drury
A visitation for Terry will be held Friday, August 6, 2021 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home & Memorial Park, 660 Thompson Ln, Nashville, TN 37204. A funeral service will occur Friday, August 6, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, 660 Thompson Ln, Nashville, TN 37204. Terry will be laid to rest Friday, August 6, 2021 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 660 Thompson Ln, Nashville, TN 37204.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Woodlawn-Roesch-PattonFH.com for the Drury family.
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