Born April 22, 1958 in Pekin, he was the son of J.T. and Betty (Marion) Darling.
Surviving are three brothers, Danny (Norma) Darling, Charles Darling, both of Pekin and Randy (Nancy) Darling of Peoria; one sister, Pauline (Mike) Scholl of East Peoria and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Terry was a Lincoln resident since 1998 and worked with crafts and woodworking at the Community Work Shop in Lincoln. He loved to make bird houses and also liked to tinker and take things apart.
His visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. A graveside service will immediately follow the visitation at Lakeview Cemetery in Pekin. Pastor David Lynn will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be made to Salvation Army, 243 Derby Street, Pekin, IL 61554.
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