Lamar H. Terry Jr.
October 24, 1935 - April 23, 2022
Lamar H. Terry, Jr. (Terry) of St. Augustine, Florida, passed away peacefully at the Clyde E. Lassen Veteran's Nursing Home on April 23, 2022, after a lengthy fight with dementia and service-related disabilities. He was born on October 24, 1935, in Jacksonville, Florida, son of Lamar H. Terry, Sr. and Clara B. Terry and remained in Jacksonville until enlisting in the United States Air Force in 1954. Terry returned to Jacksonville after retiring from the USAF and eventually settled in St. Augustine. Terry retired from the USAF in 1974 after service in Korea, Vietnam, and England. He retired from the United States Postal Service in 1998. After retirement, Terry volunteered with the St. John's Country Sheriff's Office for 20 years. He was extremely proud of his service to his country and community. Terry is survived by his wife of 51 years, Dorothy Ann Terry (Ann), his daughters Janet and Tammy, his son Lamar III, his stepdaughters Jackie and Teresa, his grandchildren and numerous other relatives and friends, including three of his four brothers. He was preceded in death by his son Robert. The family wishes to thank the staff at Clyde E. Lassen and Community Hospice for their excellent care and invaluable support. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Tuesday May 3, 2022, At Craig Funeral Home. A funeral will follow at 10:00 a.m. Burial will occur at Jacksonville National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m.
Lamar H. Terry, Jr. (Terry) of St. Augustine, Florida, passed away peacefully at the Clyde E. Lassen Veteran's Nursing Home on April 23, 2022, after a lengthy fight with dementia and service-related disabilities. He was born on October 24, 1935,... View Obituary & Service Information