Terry Church

Terry Church obituary, Centralia, IL

Terry Church

Terry Church Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Sutherland - Rankin Funeral Home on Jul. 14, 2025.

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Terry Church, 58, of Salem, passed away on July 9th, 2025. He was born on January 1st, 1967, to Delmar Church and Nelda (Toller) Church in Saunemin, Illinois.
He worked at World Color Press, Xenia Manufacturing, and the City of Salem. He was a simple man that enjoyed going fishing in his spare time.
Terry is survived by his two sons: Tory Phelps and Jacob Williams; two brothers: Larry Church and Bob Church; and his father: Delmar Church.
He was preceded in death by his mother: Nelda Wyatt; father: John Wyatt; two brothers: Ervin Church and Dale Church; and sister: Karen Leigh.
Cremation rites will be accorded, per his wishes. Sutherland-Rankin Funeral Home is honored to be of service to Terry's family at this time. Online condolences may be left by visiting www.sutherlandfuneralhome.com or by visiting the Sutherland-Rankin Funeral Home Facebook Page.

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