So very sad to just hear of Terry's passing. We first met as freshmen at L.CH.S. as we were assigned alphabetically to the same homeroom. Four years and many memories later, we ended on the same note. I'm so very glad we shared those years together. He will continue to be fondly remembered.

I never met terry in person but we had sent emails  back and forth . When i was looking for info on my brother who died in vetnam . I would like to let the family know i too will miss terry and know of his kindness first hand with his help he gave me and its sad to see another one who gave so much and ask so little leave us. I send along a prayer and my fondess wishes

Every summer I would come home to my neighbors telling me a suspicious bearded man was creeping through my garden. He was looking for my prized large tomatoes! The competition was fierce between us!! I will hold onto those memories and think of my Uncle Terry every tomato I pick from here on. He nicknamed me "The Captain" during my dad's cancer treatment and was there to support me in every important decision I had to make. His sense of humor could not be matched by anyone. He had me laughing till I cried during the most difficult times of my life. Beezers and I enjoyed walking to see him & Jackie at night. I am so blessed to have had such a loving uncle!! I will never ever forget him and will keep his memory alive in my heart! Rest in peace, but raise hell up there in heaven with my dad!! I love you Uncle Terry!!!

Terry was my friend, my thoughts today are with him and his family. God bless you my friend, and God bless your family.

To Scott and Gary, very well said. I always thought very highly of Terry and all of you. I was always proud to let people know that Terry was my cousin and let them know whet he did for all us and our country. I am proud to to be related to all of you. Love you all,
Mark Peters

The passing of a loved one is always difficult and filled with sorrow. Before that, there was lots of joy. We shared some big laughs and some memorable times. Thank you to all that shared in our joy and sorrow. Scandinavian proverb:"Joy shared is twice the joy, sorrow shared is half the sorrow"

Mission accomplished. Now I can feel just a little bit at peace. Son,father,grandfather,soldier and hero. Now the secret is out my dad was amazing all the way around. I hope everyone got a real chance to know my Dad the way way I did. I can not begin to thank everyone for making today the most honorable gift for my Dad. I am so proud of him and am so lucky to be his son. Dad, you may have thought it was a little too much because you were too modest; but, I tell you it wasn't enough! I love you so much! Tell Grandpa and Uncle Steve we love them so much. Nobody there today will ever hear a helicopter the same way again! I miss you so much, but your mission here is complete. And nobody did it better! 

Love your son, Gary

So sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.   Brian and Sherrie Withers

To the Whitehurst family & Jackie God Bless each of you during this period of suffering.
We served together in the Nam, E-troop 17th Cav. 67-68. Terry and I keep contact by phone and e-mail over the years.

As will the family I will miss my brother in arms and close friend. He now is in the hands of God, being comforted and cared for.

Sorry for your loss.  I remember Terry from grade school at Christ Lutheran.  We were friends.  - Rev. Bill Schreiber (dayton, Ohio)

I am fortunate to have known Terry since we were kids. I always thought of him as the older brother I never had. Like many of the kids in our neighborhood, his mother, Mary, always made me feel like another one of her boys. When I got home from Vietnam, Terry was always there for me. I was able to talk with him about things that only those with experiences like ours could understand. With Terry you alwways knew where you stood. To have had him as a friend, was an honor & a privilege. My heart goes out to his family & all who loved him. Peace, brother.

I too served with Terry in Vietnam with
the 189th Assult Helicopter Company. He
was a true hero and always gave his best
with a sense of humor. If only America would know what men like Terry went through on a daily basis, bravery, warrior and valorous would be a good description of this patriot. Terry was always ready and fearless.


I served with Terry in Vietnam with the 189th.  I hve a lot of good memories of our time together and feel very blessed to have been his bud.  My thoughts & prayers are with the family and may God give you strength at this difficult time.

"My father served with Terry in Vietnam with the 173rd Airborne.  When my father passed away in 2007, Terry was there for me and I will never forget that.  He will truly be missed.  May God be with all of you during these difficult times."

Our thoughts and prayers are with Gary, Michele, and Tori during this difficult time.  We have many fond memories of Terry.  We will remember his love of the Bears, his great food on the grill, his GTO, and his sense of humor.  We are proud to have known such a great man and proud of his service to his country.  May God bless the family and grant them peace.  We will miss you Terry but are glad you are in a great place until we meet again!

Tim, Stacey, Daniel, Noah, and Ashlynn

Our thoughts and prayers are with Gary, Michele, Tori and the rest of the family during this difficult time.  We loved Terry and have many fond memories of him.  We will remember his love for the Bears, his old GTO, his great food off the grill, and his sense of humor.  We pray God comforts the family during this time and we have peace knowing he is in a better place.  God will take great care of a great man who served our country.  Rest in peace Terry, we will miss you!

Tim, Stacey, Daniel, Noah, and Ashlynn Bruce

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May happy memories of Terry help you through. God has a new angel and will take care of him until you see him again! I can picture him in heaven cruising around in his GTO!

Dear Tom,
We are sooo sorry for the passing of Terry. Mike has lots of good memories at your house with you and Terry. Mike has told me so many good stories of how much fun you guys had.  He has soo much respect for your Mom who was a good mom raising all those boys. You and Terry look so much alike. We love your whole family,Tom.  Our sympathy to your whole family. Mike and Chris Smith

OBITUARY

Terry Whitehurst

July 8, 1948 – May 16, 2012

Davison-Fulton/Bartonville Chapel

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