James (Jim) E. Terry, 86, of Goodland, Indiana went to meet Jesus on July 6, 2022 at Franciscan Hospital, Rensselaer, Indiana.

Jim was born September 18, 1935 to Dwight E. and Bea Berry Terry in Lewistown Montana. Jim joined older brother Russell and older sister Joan. Nine years later sister Carole completed the family. He graduated High School in Judith Gap Montana in 1953. During high school he ran track and played basketball. He played the French horn in the high school and Legion bands. Following high school Jim enlisted in the Air Force. He completed basic training at Lackland Air Force Base and served two years in Germany. It was during a weekend leave that he traveled to Goodland, Indiana and met Barbara Winger. Four years later, on January 11, 1958 they married at the Goodland Presbyterian Church. They were blessed with arrival of Timothy in 1962 and Tina in 1965.

Jim was active in the Goodland Presbyterian Church serving as Sunday School Teacher, Youth Advisor and Elder. In June of 1959 he joined the Goodland Masonic Lodge where he later served as Worshipful Master and Secretary. The Lodge later consolidated with Newton Masonic Lodge in Kentland, where he served as Secretary for many years. He proudly received his 50-year pin in 2009, the same evening Timothy received his 25-year pin. He joined the Order of the Eastern Star in 1960 and served as Worthy Patron more than twenty times.

During his lifetime Jim managed Murphy’s Grocery Store and owned the B & B menswear store, both in Kentland, Indiana. He was a State Farm Insurance agent for twenty-five years, retiring in 2000. In addition to spending time with friends and family, he enjoyed woodworking and gardening, and was an avid dartball player.

He is survived by his wife Barbara, son Timothy Terry (Deborah) and daughter Tina Terry. Also surviving are granddaughters Amanda Reif (Cody), Kristina Terry, Breanna Terry; great-grandson Ryder Wanders and great-granddaughter Brooklyn Reif.

Visitation Sunday, July 10^th, 2022 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Eastern Time. Funeral Services Monday, July 11^th, 2022 at 11:00 am Eastern Time, Pastor Kevin Howey officiating. Both at Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home, Remington, Indiana.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

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