Terry Joe Whichard
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Terry Joe Whichard of Leland, NC formally of Thomasville, NC passed away playing golf Wednesday February 24, 2021.
He was employed at Coble Dairy, Old Dominion Freight Line (Outstanding Salesman Rep.) and W Wayne Transportation until he retired. He received his education from Thomasville city Schools, Pilot High School, High Point College and DCCC. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Thomasville, NC and faithfully attended Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church Wilmington, NC.
Terry enjoyed joking around with everyone he met. His loving nature could best be shown with dvds containing photos of travels, family, and friends. Terry loved his many golf buddies at Beau Rivage Golf Course and thought of them as family. He was the best father, grandfather, great grandfather and husband to Wanda, the love of his life of 62 years.
He was preceded in death by a grandson Kurt M. Arthur III, sisters: Ruby Hooft, Mabel Newman, Edna Lane, brothers: tommy Whichard, Jimmy Whichard and his parents Thomas and Hattie Whichard.
Surviving is his wife of 62 years Wanda Lemmons Whichard, daughters: Chandra (Scott) Darr, Terri (Bob) Kraly, grandchildren: Scot (Jordan) Darr, Lindsay (Kurt) Arthur, Ty Kraly, great grandchildren: Kaleb, Leighton, Kameron, Henry, brothers: Raymond Whichard and Charles Whichard.
A celebration of life will be held 2:00pm on Sunday February 28, 2021 at Wesley Memorial UMC visitation immediately following service.
Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to Wesley Memorial UMC Wilmington, NC.