Terry was the loving husband, of nearly 63 years, to Juanita M. Finley (nee: Errett); devoted father of Michael Finley, Mark (Sheryl) Finley, and Doug (Eric) Finley; dear grandfather of Morgan Finley and Kathrine Finley; and uncle, cousin, and friend to many. He was preceded in death by his parents, Liberty and Rosie Finley; brother, Lemuel K. Finley; and daughter-in-law, Joyce Finley.
Terry was a retired St. Louis Firefighter (Engine House no. 16 and 22) who fought fires in the St. Louis community for over 30 years. He was also a proud member of the Masons’ Algabil-Freedom Lodge #636 and a past Master Mason of the Magnolia-Euclid Lodge #626.
Memorial donations may be made in Tearl's name to Backstoppers.
