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Terry Whetsell Obituary

JONESBOROUGH - Mr. Terry Lynn Whetsell, age 60, Jonesborough, passed away on January 11, 2024 with his family by his side.

Terry was a native of Johnson City and the son of the late Paul and Annie Riddle Whetsell. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Michael Whetsell.

Terry was a self-employed mechanic. No matter what he was doing he put his whole heart into it. Terry also loved his dogs and going fishing.

Survivors include his wife, Kathy Whetsell; children, Jordy Whetsell (Lyndsay), Halle Taylor (Daniel), Hank Dickens (Brooke), and Cody Dickens (Kim); stepsons, Mathew and Justin Wells; grandchildren, Norah, Luna, Mae Mae, Jackson, Luca, Sadie, and Henry; brothers, Ricky Whetsell and Stevie Whetsell; special friends, Danny Kyker, David Moore and Steve Williams, along with several nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service for Terry will be Sunday, January 14, 2024 2:00 p.m. at Jonesborough Funeral Home. The family will receive family and friends from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. prior to the service.

In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Washington County Johnson City Animal Center, 3411 North Roan Street, Johnson City, TN 37601

Condolences may be sent to the Whetsell family online at www.jonesboroughfuneralhome.com

Jonesborough Funeral Home and Cremation services 423-722-8888

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Johnson City Press on Jan. 12, 2024.

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DENNIS BROWN

January 14, 2024

I WENT TO SCHOOL WITH TERRY HE WAS A GREAT GUY, RIP MY FRIEND, DENNIS BROWN.

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