William S. Terry III
William Samuel Terry, III, prominent Barren County farmer, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023 after an illness of six and-a-half weeks. Since childhood he was known to all as “Bumpy,” a nickname bestowed upon him as a child and continuing throughout his 86 years.
The Barren County native was born at Oakwood Farm on July 31, 1937 to the late William S. Terry, Jr. and Frances Cheaney Terry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death in 2017 by his wife of 55 years, Martha Matthews Terry. He was also predeceased by his sister, Carolyn Ann.
As a young boy, his interest in the family farm and stewardship of the Earth, were his great passions that continued throughout his life. In 1957 he was the first Barren Countian to earn the American Farmer Degree of the Future Farmers of America. He was firmly rooted to the soil and as the proprietor of Terryoaks Jerseys, an award-winning Grade-A Dairy, which he operated for 63 years.
Mr. Terry was a faithful member of the Hiseville Christian Church.
He is survived by his son, W. Samuel Terry, IV. Other survivors include sisters-in-law Pitsy Buren and Mary Newby; brother-in-law, James A. Matthews, III; nieces and nephews; and a cousin, Thomas M. Cheaney.
Visitation for William S. Terry, III will be Sunday, September 17 from 3 to 8pm at Hatcher and Saddler Funeral Home. Visitation will continue on Monday, September 18 from 9 to 11am at Hiseville Christian Church followed by funeral services at 11am. Burial will follow at the Horse Cave Cemetery where he will be laid to rest among five generations of his ancestors.
Suggested alternate expressions of sympathy include Community Medical Care, 204 N. Race Street, Glasgow KY 42141 or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105 or a preferred charity.
So sorry for your loss, Sam. We definately know he is in a better place.
So sorry for your loss Sam. Prayers for God’s peace and strength to sustain you through this difficult time.
Sam,
I am very sorry for the loss of your father. He was good and kind man and servant to the Lord. Prayers to you and the extended family.
Tammy Sorensen
Sorry to hear of this, Sam. It sounds as though he was a wonderful man, which is unsurprising – the apple didn’t fall far from the tree(s).
I am so sorry for your loss, Sam . Prayers for comfort and peace.
Sam, so sorry to hear of you and your families loss. I will be keeping you and yours in my prayers.
Thinking of you Sam! What special parents you had, who were so so proud of you
Love to you and your family
Billy Sam will be greatly missed by this extended family. His quiet, kind, and genuine nature made him a pleasure always to share time. He and Martha are cherished, and memories shared are precious.
Prayers of healing for the family, cousin.
Uncle Billy always took us on great farm adventures when we visited. He was a kind and honest man and will be missed. Peace is with him.
Sam, we are so very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
So very sorry of your fathers passing. I know how hard it is loosing both. Prayers and thoughts for you.
So sorry,Sam. Keeping you and your family in my prayers. God bless.
Sam, is so so try for the loss of your father. You and your family are in my prayers.
We are so sorry for your loss Sam. Love and prayers of comfort for you and your family. You had two amazing parents. I pray your happy memories will comfort you as you grieve.
Sam, I’m so sorry I couldn’t come to visitation. However, from Kris Henderson, Shelley Gorin and myself, you are in our thoughts and prayers at the loss of your dear father. I never met your Dad but know he was an honorable and hard-working man as evidenced by his son. God bless you and give you comfort.
To Sam,
a true, dignified,and noble treasure of
the COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY.
I think I can say for the huge number of your fellow Kentuckians
who know you by your excellent writings and the warmth you show
to current and past people, we must all grieve with you in the loss of the great man that brought you into our midst. May the place you embrace as your life long home bring to your heart a healing touch in this time of deep sorrow. Sincere condolences, Jeanette Hawes Adams