He was born on November 3rd, 1926 in Duncan, Oklahoma to John B. Terry, Sr., and Pattie Moore Meazel Terry. John attended Kemper Military School and was a graduate of Oklahoma State University and a Navy veteran of WWII. He worked in the oil and gas business for many years as a Sales Manager in Oklahoma, Texas, and Louisiana. He was married to the love of his life, Marian, for 65 years. They met in kindergarten and married while attending OSU. John and Marian were a truly kind, loving and entertaining couple who enjoyed spending time with their family and many friends.
John is survived by his son, John B. Terry, III, his daughter-in-law Lynn Terry of Grapevine, Texas and his grandson Nicholas Terry of Dallas, Texas. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marian as well as his brother Thomas Terry of San Antonio, Texas.
The family is planning a small memorial service at the DFW National Cemetery where he will be laid to rest.