Terry Evans Alley, born September 16, 1952, in Clifton, TN, to the late Vernon Elmo “Johnny” and Mary Alice Evans Alley, passed away on September 25, 2024, at the age of 72. Raised in Clifton, Terry became an integral part of his community, working as an equipment operator and proudly serving as a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 1369. He was also an active member of the Clifton Masonic Lodge #173.
Terry’s family will remember his love for the western channel, his passion for tinkering with his tractor, and his enjoyment of cooking and drag racing. An outdoor enthusiast, he particularly cherished fishing for crappie, which he regarded as the best-tasting fish. A devoted member of the Clifton Church of Christ, his greatest joy came from spending time with family and friends.
He is survived by his children, Shannon Cummins of Savannah, TN; Misty Eaton; Terra Loftis and her husband Allen, both of Clifton, TN; Luke Gladwin and his wife Melissa of Seymour, TN; three sisters, Ruth Ann Howard and her husband Bill, Nancy Warren, and Nina Rose, all of Clifton; sister-in-law Dean Alley; brother-in-law Billy York of KY; and eight grandchildren. He also leaves behind three great-grandchildren and his beloved dachshund, Festus.
In addition to his parents, Terry was preceded in death by a brother, Vernon Alley; a sister, Linda York; and a brother-in-law, Gary Warren.
Visitation with the Alley family will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 11:00 AM until the service begins at 3:00 PM at Clifton Church of Christ, with Tracy Love officiating. Burial will follow at Clifton Cemetery.
