Terry L. Smith

February 26, 1961 - January 11, 2023

Terry L. Smith, age 61, of Tippecanoe, IN, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023 in his home.

Terry was born to Billy and Patricia (Parker) Smith on Feb. 26, 1961 in Warsaw, IN. Terry was a resident of the area most of his life and graduated from Triton High School in 1980. He attended IVY Tech and earned an Associate degree for CNC machine operation. He also attended Vincennes University. He worked in trailer manufacturing. He attended the Bourbon First United Methodist church in his younger years with the Slough family. He married Kelly Stills on September 23, 2003. He enjoyed fishing, camping, golfing, watching Notre Dame football, the Green Bay Packers, and spending time with family and friends.

Terry is survived by his wife, Kelly Smith of Tippecanoe, IN; his daughter, Tessa Mae (Jacob) Sudlow of Tippecanoe, IN; his sons: Skylar (Whitney) Smith of Winchester, IN; Patrick (Kayla) Smith of Mishawaka, IN; Ethan Smith of Tippecanoe, IN; his grandchildren, Sabastian; Mae; Ada; Wesson; and Memphis; his brothers: Tony Smith of Bremen, IN; Steve (Shari) Slough of Bourbon, IN; his sisters: Christie (Dean) Weldy of Plymouth, IN; and Vickie (Craig) Bradbury of Bremen, IN.

Terry is preceded in death by his parents, Billy and Patricia Smith; and his foster parents, Jim and Flossie Slough; and his grandparents, Robert and Clara Parker.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Deaton-clemens Funeral Home (115 S. Main St., Bourbon, IN 46504).

Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Deaton-clemens Funeral Home (115 S. Main St., Bourbon, IN 46504) with Pastor Michael Taber presiding.

Burial will follow at Tippecanoe Cemetery (Tippecanoe, IN).

Memorial contributions may be made in Terry’s name to the American Heart Association (7272 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75231 or www.heart.org).

Thank you to all our friends and community for your support during this difficult time.

Deaton-clemens Funeral Home is honored to be providing services in celebrating the life of Terry and wishes to express our deepest condolences to the Smith family.

Friends are invited to sign the online guest book and share memories with the family at: www.deatonclemensfh.com.