Jones Richard Terry, 82, husband of the late Barbara Allen Leopard Terry, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 3, 2025.

Mr. Terry was born in Laurens County to the late John Furman Terry and Mary Frances Lynch Terry.  He was a member of Bethany Baptist Church and retired from Cryovac.  Richard loved racing and was a well-known fan of the Laurens County Racetrack.  He enjoyed NASCAR and fishing.  Richard was a huge fan of USC Gamecock football and Atlanta Braves baseball.  He cherished being “Papa” to his grandchildren.

Surviving are two sons, Gary Terry with wife Chris, and Sammy Terry; a daughter, Barbara Ann Terry; three sisters, Elsie Martin, Nellie Brock, and Brenda Vaughn; four grandchildren, Josie Veal (Ryan), Justin Terry, Samantha Terry (Alex Green), and Cassie Terry (Lajune Jones); and six great-grandchildren, Eli Galloway, Emily Terry, Owen Galloway, Logan Green, Harper Green, and Phoenix Jones. He was predeceased by two brothers, Tommy Terry and Ned Terry; and eight sisters, Dot Davis, Frances Bolt, Rose King, Mildred Renwick, Helen Brock, Sarah Jackson, Margie Owenby, and Judy Patton; and a granddaughter, Jessica Terry.

The family will receive friends 5-7 PM Monday at Fletcher Funeral Service. Funeral services will be 11 o’clock Tuesday at Bethany Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Robert Cato.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.