Terry L. Miller

Terry L. Miller, 71, of Mackinaw passed away at 4:30 a.m. Monday, June 1, 2026, at Hopedale Nursing Center in Hopedale, IL.

Born December 28, 1954, in Wellsville, Missouri, he was a son of Floyd “Bing” and Rosie Perkins Miller. 

Terry married Deena Kay Patterson May 8, 1982, in Bloomington, Illinois.  She survives.  Survivors also include his son, Anthony (Sonya) Patterson of Morristown, Tennessee; his stepson, Wesley Ramey of Clinton, Illinois; his granddaughters, Finley Lavery and Brooklyn Ramey; his brother, Darrel (Janet) Miller of Wellsville, Missouri; his sisters, Gail (Leland) May and Kathy (Larry “Doc”) Kaufman, both of Mexico, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two nephews, Richard May and Nicholas Kaufman.

Terry was a salesman for Royal Brass and Hose in Knoxville, Tennessee retiring after 43 years in 2024.

He enjoyed spending time with his family and working at Royal Brass and Hose.  When not working he enjoyed fishing, traveling, coin collecting, yard work and gardening.

A celebration of life will be at a later date.

Memorials may be made to Tazewell Animal Protective Society (TAPS), 100 Taps Lane, Pekin, Illinois 61554.

Arrangements are being handled by Haensel Oswald Funeral Home.

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