Terrill "Terry" Dean Gandall

Terrill Dean "Terry" Gandall, 70, passed away on March 4, 2025, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Born on August 5, 1954, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Terry grew up in a loving home and went on to graduate from Chicopee Comprehensive High School in Massachusetts. Terry lived a life marked by service, humor, and a deep appreciation for music, technology, and adventure.

Terry dedicated 20 years of his life to the United States Air Force, retiring as a Technical Sergeant in 1994. His military career took him across the country and beyond, from Oklahoma to North Dakota, Germany, and finally California. His time in the Air Force instilled in him a strong sense of discipline and adventure, which he carried into his civilian life.

A man of many interests, Terry had a passion for online gaming, video games, and music. He was an avid collector and curator of musical instruments and enjoyed classic rock, particularly the Beatles and the Eagles. Terry also had a deep fascination with World War II documentaries and history.

His love for aviation led him to earn a private pilot's license, and he further explored the depths of the ocean through scuba diving, including a memorable trip to Hawaii with his siblings, where they spent time together enjoying the beautiful scenery and each other's company. Terry was also a skilled archer, a hobby he shared with his father and later with his son, Michael. In addition to his military service, Terry was a talented mechanic and enjoyed working on old cars. He was a generous and humorous person, known for his sharp wit, sarcastic humor, and ability to make those around him laugh. Terry found joy in BBQ’s and sharing good food with those around him. He was famous for his ability to grill a mean steak. He loved his dogs and cherished time spent with his children and family.

Terry is survived by his former wife, Billi C. Ferrell; his children, Parker Gandall, Eric Ryan Gandall, and Michael James Gandall; as well as his siblings, Marian Roberts and Bryan Gandall and partner Charlotte; his grandchildren, Matthew, Liam, Amelia, Robert and William. He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Gene Gandall; mother, Rosalyn Ann Gandall; and stepson, Alex Matthew Ferrell. Terry's legacy is one of resilience, laughter, and an enduring love for music, technology, and adventure. May his memory bring comfort to those who knew him.