Joseph Ryan Terry, 36, of Osage Beach, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2015, at his home. He was born May 23, 1978, in Jefferson City, Missouri, a son of Thomas L. and Brenda L. (Weaver) Terry. He was a 1996 graduate of Jefferson City High School.
Joe was employed with Unilever, where he has worked since 2002. He previously worked for Mertens Bait & Tackle in Jefferson City, from 1995 – 2002. Joe loved fishing in Bass tournaments, crappie fishing with family and friends, and attending Mizzou and St. Louis Cardinal events. He attended Union Hill Baptist Church in Holts Summit. He was a member and participated in Bass World Sports, Bassmasters, FLW, Anglers in Action, Big Bass Bash, and Fishers of Men.
Joe is survived by his mother: Brenda L. Terry of Holts Summit, MO; one brother: Chris L. Terry (wife Angela) of Wardsville, MO; maternal grandmother: Fay Weaver of Fairfield Bay, AR; one nephew: Blake Terry; one niece: Paige Terry; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father: Thomas Louis Terry.
Friends will be received from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday, February 9, 2015, at Union Hill Baptist Church in Holts Summit, where a Celebration of Life Service will follow at 7:00 p.m., with Pastor E. Frank Whitney officiating. In Lieu of Flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to the Joe Terry Fishing Scholarship Fund; Union Hill Baptist Church Building Fund; or a Charity of the Donor's Choice.