Terry Lynn Thetford was born February 5th, 1966 in Sayre, Oklahoma to Lawanda Faye (Drew) and Joice Elmer Thetford. He passed away in Elk City, Oklahoma on Sunday, February 16th, 2025 at the age of 59 years and 11 days.

Terry grew up in Elk City, Oklahoma where he attended school. He graduated in 1984 and furthered his education at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Sayre, Oklahoma and later in Weatherford, Oklahoma. After graduating with a bachelors degree in accounting he moved back to Elk City and began helping his parents with the cattle on the family farm near the Berlin community. Terry also enjoyed watching western shows on tv and spending time with his family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his father, Joice and his grandparents.

Terry is survived by his mother, Lawanda Thetford, Elk City, OK and a host of other relatives and friends.