Terry Wayne Thomas

Terry Wayne Thomas, age 64, of Huntley, Illinois, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023, in Gallatin, Tennessee, surrounded by family.

He was born on July 23, 1958, in Chicago, Illinois, to Annie Thomas and the late Tommy Thomas. Growing up in Logan Square neighborhood he formed lifelong friendships, playing in a blues rock band and finding joy in music. Terry met Anne and was married, settling down as a hard-working, dedicated provider for his family as a loving Husband, Step-Father and Grandpa.
 
Terry was happiest when surrounded by family and friends, and brought smiles and laughs whenever he was around. TT, Papa T, T-Bone and Terry Wayne are just some of the names we knew him by. It was so very important to Terry to be a loving, positive and fun Uncle, Cousin, Brother, and Son to the entire Thomas family. His family was always his central focus, and surrounded him with love through his final days.

In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his brother, James Michael Thomas; brother-in-law, Patrick McCluskey.

He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Anne Thomas; son, Bobby Gattone (Stefanie); grandchildren, Adelyn and Levi; siblings, Darrell Thomas, Angela McCluskey; nieces and nephews, Anthony, Steven, Kelly, Heather, Trista, Jessica, Bradley, Emily, Kristen and Meghan.

A memorial mass will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at St Charles Catholic Church 6922 State Rte. 408 West in Bardwell, Kentucky with Father Chrispin Oneko officiating.  Burial will follow at St Charles Catholic Church Cemetery.
 
Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2023 from 10:00 AM until mass at 12:00 PM at the church.  Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Bardwell is in charge of arrangements. 

In leiu of flowers, donations can be made to New Directions Addiction Recovery Services at www.ndars.org or sent to: 500 Coventry Ln, Ste. 270, Crystal Lake, IL 60014.
 
You can send a message to the family and light a candle at www.milnerandorr.com.