Terry Scott Stephens died December 27, 2023, in Purcell, Oklahoma, at the age of 62 years 2 months 28 days. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at the Wadley’s Funeral Chapel. Interment was at Hillside Cemetery, entrusted to the care of Wadley’s Funeral Service.
Terry was born September 30, 1961, in Lindsay, Oklahoma, to Bill and Diane (Carruth) Stephens. He was raised in Shawnee until high school. He then moved to Spencer where he graduated from Star Spencer High School in 1979.
Terry was raised by his grandparents, Edith and Tom Carruth. During his lifetime, Terry held various jobs and gained experience in different fields. Notably, he worked as a machinist at Tinker.
Terry married Dana Suits, and spent three decades together, and they shared a son named Caleb who brought immeasurable joy into his life.
Terry had a passion for outdoor activities such as hunting and fishing. He possessed a remarkable skill in whittling and took delight in creating intricate wooden masterpieces. Terry enjoyed watching college and professional football and whenever possible, he indulged himself by listening to the engaging discussions on the Sports Animal radio.
Terry was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Diane Stephens; his grandparents, Tom and Edith Carruth; and a brother, Ray Stephens.
Survivors include his son, Caleb Stephens; the mother of his son, Dana Stephens; his siblings, Anthony Stephens and wife, Judy, Gay Stephens, Erica Sillivan, David Ringer and Paul Ringer; his close nephew, Tyler Stephens-Jorski; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
