Terrance Flatt

Terrance Flatt obituary, Christopher, IL

Terrance Flatt

Terrance Flatt Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gilbert Funeral Home - Christopher on Jul. 2, 2025.

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Terrance 'Terry" Franklin Flatt, 80, of Owensville, MO, passed away on June 30, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Washington, MO. He was born on January 3, 1945 in Texas to Daniel Oliver Flatt, he was raised by his grandparents Nellie and Oliver Flatt. He married Margaret Flatt on December 27, 1984 and she survives of Owensville, MO. He is also survived by his children Tim (Melissa) Flatt, Derek (Melinda) Flatt of Benton, Amy (Zach) Gillihan, Jennifer Flatt, Joseph Allen Rix and Terrance F. (Cecilia Feldmann) Flatt II; grandchildren Nathan Flatt, Chelsea (Drew) Prusaczyk, Kristen (Nathan) Rhebergen, Jake Harris, Emily Cardwell, Hannah Cardwell, Mason Gillihan, Josie Gillihan, Bryce Gillihan, Ayanna Marie Rix, Xavier Alexander Rix, Bridgett Flatt and Khloe Flatt; great grandchildren Chandler Prusaczyk, Kipton Prusaczyk, Aiden Targett and Copeland Harris. Terrance was a police officer for the Benton Police Department then served with the Owensville Police Department and had served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents and one sister. Funeral service will be on Sunday July 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher. Visitation will be on Sunday from 10:00 Am until the time of the service at 11:00 AM. Burial will be at Mt Pleasant Cemetery in Valier. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Gilbert Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses, and will be accepted at the funeral home.
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