Terry was beloved husband of Suzanne (née Kirby), sons Jordan & Jared. Terry was cherished by his parents Gale & Sandra Tiller. Loved by father- in- law Gary Kirby and all the "Kirby Kids", preceded in death by mother- in-law Marcia Kirby. Cherished by brother Tom (Missy) & sister Traci - missed by, uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins & so many friends.

Terry grew up in Illinois, graduated from Roxana High, & attended St. Louis College of Pharmacy. Terry worked for Wells Fargo until his retirement in 2021.In his younger years, Terry met a beautiful young girl named Suzanne & they were united in marriage on June 1, 1985 & have been together ever since. They have two wonderful boys- Jordan & Jared (Aly).

Family was important to Terry & he loved them so much! Terry worked hard, so he could play hard! Terry loved to travel with Suzanne, family & his friends. So many great trips, all over the world, so many great memories! Terry loved to BBQ & cook for his family & friends. Terry loved his sports he could be found attending the Illini, Billiken basketball and St. Louis Rams Football. Terry would watch any type of basketball - high school, college and the NBA - he loved them all!

In the last decade, Terry & Suzanne made the move to St. Louis to experience a new beginning, city life. They enjoyed life in St. Louis, so many things to do & see, from The Blues Museum, Fox Theatre, Washington Avenue nightlife, restaurants & more. Terry was involved in the Downtown Neighborhood Association & cared about his city. He was excited about the new pro soccer team, though not a huge fan of soccer, but Terry knew what it meant to expand the Midtown STL area.

Terry was a blessing to everyone he knew. Because of him so many new friendships were formed over the years and because of Terry so many lives were touched & made better. He will be missed by all who knew him! Terry left us for a better life on Monday October 18th, 2022.

Visitation Monday November 14th, from 4-7 PM at Paynic Home for Funerals in East Alton, IL. Funeral services at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15 at the funeral home, with burial services at Rose Lawn Cemetery in Bethalto, IL

Pallbearers-

Tom Adams                       Allen Johnson

Greg Kreutzman                       Bob Oak

Mark "Mo" Ogle                  Mark Whaley

In lieu of Flowers, Memorial Gifts may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.