Terry Tweedy
July 27, 1950 – February 17, 2025
No public service is planned. Terry will be laid to rest next to his parents at Lakeview Cemetery, Decatur. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice, in c/o the funeral home.
Obituary
Age 74 of Kalamazoo passed away Monday afternoon, February 17, 2025. Terry was born in Paw Paw on July 27, 1950, the son of Jimmie and Peggy (Brigham) Tweedy. Terry was a 1968 graduate of Portage Central High School. In high school he was in many theatrical productions and was on the wrestling team. Terry proudly served his nation in the United States Navy. While in the Navy he sang in the Blue Jacket Choir. Terry is survived by his twin brother, Thomas L. (Jackie) Tweedy of Vicksburg; his sister, Mary Ann Tweedy of Vicksburg; niece, Sheri (Fred) Taylor III; nephews, Mark (Sara) Tweedy and Ben (Jessi) Tweedy; eight great nieces and nephews; aunts, uncles and several cousins; and many friends. Terry was preceded in death by his parents.
I met Terry in the early 1990\’s. He was a kind and gentle person who had quite a sense of humor. Over the years we had many conversations about his time in the Navy, and he said that he was also in the Navy Choir. He shared some fond memories about being on board the USS Tweedy, which I thought was an interesting coincidence because it was his last name. Terry said that he worked in the boiler room of that ship, and the guys used to call him the King of the Boiler Room. He told me that he had a twin brother and a sister. Many years back he was able to quit smoking because his sister connected him with an acupuncturist which was the only thing that worked. The last time I spoke to Terry was about a year ago on the phone. Terry said that his health was not going well at that time. I\’m sad to hear that he had passed. Terry was a good man and my deepest condolences to his family.
I am glad to have know Terry–warm, thoughtful and witty.