Obituaries

Terry L. Royer

October 12th, 1949 – April 19th, 2016

Terry L. Royer, 66, of Peoria, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at 2:45 pm at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born on October 12, 1949 in Rushville, IL, the son of Virgil Royer and Lela (Collins) Royer-Ray. Terry married Connie Bair on August 15, 1970 in Astoria. Connie and baby preceded him in death on June 5, 1979.

Also preceding him death are his parents, step-father, Hardin ‘Footsie’ Ray and granddaughter, Alexis Miller.

Survivors include his daughter Tisha (and Amanda Walker) Miller of Macomb, 2 step-sons, Shane (and Stacy) Gilmore of Banner and Marcus (and Tiffany) Sparks of East Peoria, step-daughter, Megan (and Joe) Bieze of East Peoria, 2 grandchildren, Laci and Colby Miller, 5 step-grandchildren, Jacob, Benton and Cassandra Gilmore, Morgan Sparks and Madison Bieze, special friend, Patty Wherley of Astoria, 2 sisters, Darlene (and Randall) Prather of La Prairie and Linda (and Dave) Shaw of Marion and several Nieces and Nephews.

Terry worked the milk route for Bob Walters Dairy. He was also a warehouse manager at Allied and a salesman at Wayne Dalton in Peoria. He was always working and had several side jobs.

He was raised in the Littleton Methodist Church and went to the Tulis School before moving to Astoria. He graduated from Astoria High School in 1967. He was a member of the Teamsters Union out of Peoria. Terry loved spending time with his grandchildren, watching Chicago Cubs games and boating. He couldn’t swim but loved being on the water. Terry was not hard to love was loved by many.

Services will be held at 2 pm on Friday, April 22, 2016 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, IL. Reverend Dixie Croxton will be officiating. A visitation will take place 2 hours prior to the service on Friday. Interment will be in the Astoria Cemetery in Astoria. Memorials may be made to a education fund for grandchildren Laci and Colby Miller in care of the Woodforest Bank in Macomb.

Condolences

April 20th, 2016

So sorry

April 20th, 2016

So sorry for your loss. RIP Terry.

April 20th, 2016

We're very sorry to hear of Terry's passing but God must have needed one so very special to have picked terry as one of his! Hugs. Bob&Rett

April 20th, 2016

So sorry for your loss. Thinking and praying for all of you.

Allen and Martha Tippey

April 20th, 2016

So sorry for your loss. Sometimes it's hard to express in words what we are feeling. Keep sharing your memories and know he is in no more pain. He left a wonderful legacy.

April 20th, 2016

We are sorry for your loss. Terry was such a good friend. He will live on in our memories forever.

Al and Wanda Wenninger

April 20th, 2016

Our condolences to all... You are in our hearts and prayers. 🙏🏻
Wendell & DeeVon Schisler

April 21st, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Terry's family. May wonderful memories bring you comfort and peace. Carolyn and Garth Cripe

April 21st, 2016

Our prayers are with you in your time of loss. Jim and Debbie Tippey. John 11:25

April 21st, 2016

Condolences to everyone Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family. Marvin and Marilyn Biesenthal

April 21st, 2016

So sorry for ur loss

April 21st, 2016

So sorry for your loss.
Bobby Mummert

April 21st, 2016

thoughts are with the family at this time, so sorry for your loss.
Diane & Gary Westlake

April 21st, 2016

Soo sorry for your loss. Prayers being sent...

April 22nd, 2016

Sorry for your loss, great guy.
Gary Biesenthal

April 22nd, 2016

Sending our deepest condolence, your families will be in our prayers, your cousin Larry Harrison and Debbie

May 31st, 2016

Sorry for your loss. Please rest assure that we will see our love ones again. Revelation 21:3,4.