Terry Lynn Osier of Arlington Texas, passed away peacefully in his home in the early morning hours of Sunday, December 4, 2022. His wife Kim was steadfastly at his side, reassuring and comforting him. After a long, hard fought battle with cancer, Terry’s body could no longer fight and he no longer wished to endure the treatments that robbed him, not of life, but surely of living.
Terry is preceded in death by his father, Bobby Jack Osier, grandparents Melvin and Sallye Osier, Claude and Emma Majors. He is survived by his wife Kim, son Tyler, his mother Evelyn, brothers Gary (Chrystal), and Larry, father and mother in law David & Suellen Parkes Sr. , mother in law Barbara Parkes, brother in laws David Parkes Jr. and Jason Parkes, sister in law Kelly Carroll, cousins Gay (Weldon) Ritchie, Diane (Mike) Susoev, Sidney Parker, niece Haley Osier, nephews Zachary Parkes, Connor Parkes, Noah Parkes, Coleman Kading, Cooper Kading, Ethan Parkes, and many, many friends who loved him dearly.
Terry was born March 26, 1963 in Ft. Worth, Texas. He grew up in Ft. Worth attending Westcreek Elementary and Wedgwood Middle School. His father’s job landed him in North Carolina where he graduated from Elkin High School. It was at Elkin that he developed a love for baseball that would follow him through life, woven into all that he did. He attended college at Pfeiffer University.
Terry found his way back to Fort Worth where on New Year’s Eve 1983, he met Kim, the love of his life. They would marry on January 3, 1986, enjoying almost 37 years and building a life together. In January 1990, Kim gave birth to their only son, Tyler. Terry deeply cherished and loved his family. Kim and Tyler remained integral to everything that Terry did over the course of his life. He raised his small family in Arlington, Texas. As the young family settled in, Terry became heavily involved in Arlington Southwest Little League. He would not only serve as a dedicated member of the board of directors, but would spend countless hours coaching, umpiring, and caring for the fields, all with intention that the children of south Arlington would have the best facilities possible in order to grow and develop young boys and men. At this time, he also began coaching select baseball teams. As Tyler grew and matured, Terry’s time, attention, and energy turned to Martin high school baseball, endlessly in support of son Tyler. He helped coach many of the summer and fall teams.
Terry was relentless in his dedication to the sport of baseball. However, his deeper love, dedication, and commitment was to the boys who he mentored over the years. He gave them a sense of community and belonging while supporting and watching them grow and develop as individuals. Whether in baseball or out, this is really what gave Terry a deep sense of pride.
Terry loved entertaining others, especially if he could get a good laugh. His final days are a testament to the number of young lives he touched as so many came to pay their respects and spend one more time joking and visiting with him. Never at a loss for words and always a quick wit, those visits did not disappoint.
In addition to baseball, Terry enjoyed drawing, fishing, golfing and singing. He had a deep love and appreciation for music. His various playlists brought him great comfort during his final days, right down to his final moments.
For over 25 years Terry enjoyed a career in Commercial Security Systems. Terry ended his career as a member of the team at Johnson Controls International (formerly Tyco, ADT). He enjoyed golfing with his teammates and was very proud of the work they accomplished.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully asks that you donate blood or platelets to your local blood center and/or register for stem cell donation at http://bethematch.org/ The family also requests donations be directed to UTSouthwestern to support Blood Cancers/Transplant & Cellular Therapies Clinic at http://engage.utsouthwestern.edu or email Giving@utsouthwestern.com.
The family wishes to send our deepest gratitude to all that supported us during Terry’s illness from the doctors and nurses at UTSouthwestern, our dear friends that were there for us from the beginning to the very end and our co-workers that took on so much for us as we navigated through his illness.
Terry’s Celebration of Life Service is being held on Wednesday January 4th, 2023, from 6pm to 8pm at the Capital One Club at Choctaw Stadium, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington Texas (the old Ranger Ballpark). Enter the stadium at the Home Plate Gate on the northwest corner of the stadium. Street parking is available on East Road to Six Flags or in nearby lots
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