Christopher Deon Terry was born February 7, 1997, in Memphis, Tennessee.
Christopher professed Christ at an early age. He graduated from Bolton High School and was working as an EMT while attending Memphis Fire Fighting Academy Training.
Christopher was known for being silly, having fun, and spending time with friends and family. He got a kick out of aggravating his brothers, Justin and Shaun, and he made certain that whenever he saw his βTTβ, that she gave him a kiss on the cheek.
On June 30, 2024, Christopher transitioned life at 27 years of age.
Christopher Deon Terry leaves to cherish his memory: his parents, LeTasha Jackson (Darrell), Gerald Terry (Pamela), and Joe Dorsey (Raelynn); a daughter, Giovanna Terry; older brother, Shaun Terry of Manhattan, New York; a younger brother, Justin Terry of Memphis, Tennessee; five sisters, Jayla Dorsey, Tamela Terry, Diamond Caldwell, Nakia and Jada Poole of Memphis, Tennessee; a great-grandmother, Dorothy Mason of Oakland, Tennessee; two grandmothers, Idella Smith of Oakland, Tennessee and Jacqueline Terry of Memphis, Tennessee; one nephew, Kiron Terry; a best friend, Chauncey Wirt; along with a host of family and friends all of Memphis, Tennessee.
The family will receive friends Saturday, July 6, 2024 for a Celebration of Life 10:00am being held at RS Lewis & Sons 2944 Walnut Grove Road, Memphis, TN 38111
This truly hurts deeply and Christopher "Chris" will truly be missed. We watched Chris and his brothers grow from little grade school boys to some very respectful young men. Chris was a very special person, he was silly most of the times and then he will switch to the serious Chris without warning. Either way we loved us some Chris. Again, Chris was truly a caring, respectful, and good hearted person. Chris may be gone in the flesh, but Chris will never be forgotten. We will truly miss Chris calling Mr. Ed name from his driveway all the way to our driveway. This hurts deeply, we love us sone Chris π’ππ½β₯οΈπππ TO the Family, Edward and I would like to send our condolences and we are praying for you guys strength, peace, and understanding. More importantly, trust GOD for GOD is in CONTROL ππ½β₯οΈπππ Sincerely, From: Edward & Meko Smith
He who testifies to these things says, 'Surely I am coming soon. Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!' Revelation 22:20
Merciful God, We believe you to be merciful; help our unbelief. We admit, we struggle to understand why you would take young people home when it seems to us they have so many more days to bear fruit here on this earth. Why, Lord? Why do you take children, a little girl who just professed her faith in you, a young man who just shared his testimony to his entire football team, a young woman who sang her love for you to all who would listen? We can't understand. We hurt with the loss of young ones precious to us, precious to their friends, precious to their parents. We know. We know we are but dust. We know we are frail and fragile from the day you bring us into this world. And at some level, we remember that we were made for more. We were made for a life that will never end. We were made for eternal glory, to live with you in a home where there will be no more death, no more pain, no more sorrow, no more mourning. We know this. In these hard days of grief, open our eyes to see the day which you, dear Lord Jesus, promise is coming soon. The day when we will be gathered together with all those we have lost, infants and children and young adults and the very very old. In that day, we will see. In that day, we may not know "why" you took our loved one before we were ready, but we will see your face, and we will know beyond a shadow of a doubt your goodness, your mercy, your love, your kindness, and most of all, your joy. Until that day comes, fill our hearts with this eternal hope, because of the death and resurrection of Christ your beloved Son. In his compassionate name we pray. Amen
I could ALWAYS be myself around him. I'll NEVER forget his warm embrace when needed and he will TRULY be kept sacred in my heart forever! π32π«ΆπΎ
Terry was an amazing person & he always made work better & could make you laugh . He always had that smell good on , but would never tell his secret lol , he will be missed by many & my thoughts & prayers are with his family π©΅.
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