Nathan Earshel Terry was born February 3, 1943 and died on January 26, 2023.
Nathan was born in Bristow, Oklahoma to Arthur and Doris (Clifton) Terry. Nathan and his family lived in Oklahoma and then moved to California. Nathan married Mary L. Boley on November 19, 1966 in King City, California. They lived in California before moving back and making their home in Oklahoma in 1981. Nathan worked for Leeway Motor Freight in OKC for 14 years then started his own garage in Stroud, Nathan’s Garage, that he owned and operated for 26 years until his retirement. Nathan was saved and baptized at the age of 23, Nathan and Mary were members of the Stroud First Baptist Church.
Nathan is preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Doris E Terry, brother Richard Terry; sister Karen Jones; brother-in-laws Bernard Floyd and Terry Day and sister-in-law Malinda Floyd.
Nathan leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 56 years Mary Terry; sisters Marilyn Bolen, Carol Terry and Cheryl Plaskett; and several others. Also he is survived by Mary’s family Hubert Boley, Willie Boley, Bennie Floyd, Elloese Floyd and Dorothy Day and their families and also many extended family and a host of friends.
The family asks that since Mary is allergic to flowers that memorial contributions be made in Nathan’s name to Stroud First Baptist Church.
Graveside Services will be held at a later date at Stroud Cemetery. A guest book is available to share your memories on-line. Please visit www.Parks-Brothers.net. Services are under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Service in Stroud, Oklahoma.