Terry Lynn Smith

Terry Lynn Smith age 62, of Purcell passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born September 9, 1952 in Purcell, Oklahoma. Terry was the 3rd child of four children born to Raymond Lynn Smith and Betty Margaret (Miller) Smith. Terry grew up a farm boy living in the Maysville and Wayne communities. He attended the Wayne Schools and graduated with the class of 1971. He later married a young lady from Purcell by the name of Deborah Ann Johnson. They were later married on December 13, 1973 in Purcell. Terry and Debbie remained living in the Purcell area where they raised three sons, Michael, Greg and Chris. Terry grew up learning how to work hard and he continued that same work ethic throughout his life. In 1974 he began working for the Santa Fe Railroad, which later became the BNSF, Burlington Northern Santa Fe. He worked as a Regional Truck Driver, hauling railroad ties for bridges and train tracks all across the country. Terry retired in 2012 after 39 years of faithful service to the BNSF Railroad. Throughout his life he loved working and being in the outdoors. He was an avid fisherman, hunter and gardener. He also enjoyed working on his farm, spending time on his mower and tractor. One of his most recent hobbies was making figurines out of railroad ties and horseshoes which he enjoyed giving to friends and family. However most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family and playing with his grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by his family and his many friends. He was preceded in death by; Parents, Raymond and Betty Smith; Younger brother, Gary Don Smith; He is survived by: Wife, Debbie Smith of the home; Three sons, Michael Smith and wife Tammy of Purcell, Greg Smith and wife Mandy of Tulsa, Chris Smith of Purcell; Five grandchildren, Hope, Haileigh, Hunter, Maebry and Graydon; One brother, Lee Smith and wife Wynema of Norman; One sister, Ivy Galloway of Ft. Cobb; Mother-in-law, Betty Johnson of Purcell; Brother-in-law, Gary Johnson and wife Melinda of Purcell; Sister-in-law, Teresa Bacon and husband Brent of Purcell; Several aunts, uncle, nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of other loving relatives and friends. Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday, June 27, 2015 at Union Hill Baptist Church, west of Purcell. Interment will be at Hillside Cemetery in Purcell. Arrangements are by Wilson-Little Funeral Home in Purcell. Memorials may be made to the Cancer Treatment Center of America in Tulsa, OK.

Terry Lynn Smith

September 9, 1952 - June 24, 2015