Claude was born in Pepacton, New York to Clifford and Edna Terry. He lived in many places including New York, New Jersey, Saudi Arabia and Texas. After successful career in sales and finance, he retired from Pitney Bowes in 2002. Since retirement, Claude and Lydia lived in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas. Claude served in the United States Army and attended many reunions with his old friends.
Claude was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and a loving friend. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Edna Terry and his wife Lydia M. Terry. Survivors include his son, Russell, and daughter-in-law, Rebecca of Watauga, Texas; granddaughter, Rachel Terry and great-grandson, William of Saginaw, Texas; and sister, Patricia Terry of Northport, Florida.
A private interment will be on Monday, June 18th at Cedar Vale cemetery, Hot Springs Village, Arkansas. A celebration of his life will also be held June 18th at 5pm at Tanners, East Gate Hwy 5 in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas where his friends and extended family will share many happy and loving memories of his life well lived.