Terry Dee Sampley

Terry D. Sampley died on Dec. 1, 2025, after a short battle with advanced metastaticcolon cancer. After his diagnosis, Terry chose the brave and fearless path to not dochemotherapy or any other conventional treatments since they would not cure him andhe would just be miserable during the brief time they would give. Terry did try manyunsuccessful alternative medicines, refusing to give up even after a complete colonblockage in September. He chose to live his life and death on his terms, the same wayhe lived the entirety of his life, without fear and doubt with confidence that all would beok. Terry shared a wonderful last summer with family and friends, doing many of thethings he loved: fishing, BBQing, and visiting the range with many laughs, love, and fun.Terry was a born leader, teacher, mentor, friend, and protector to the very end. Hetaught many family members and colleagues all over the country, iron work, and craneoperation. He believed in sharing the knowledge and skill he learned throughout his lifewith others so that those skills would not be lost. Terry will be forever missed by thosethat knew and loved him.

 

Terry was born to Henry and Ella Sampley on July 19, 1958, in Roswell, NM. The familymainly lived in New Mexico before moving to Dalhart TX, where Terry graduated fromhigh school. In May 1976, after graduating Terry enlisted in the United States MarineCorps and was in the Marines until 1980 and then as required was in the Marinereserves until 1982. After serving, he started working in the construction industry andworked his way up from laborer to crane operator and supervisor over his roughly 46-year career.

 

Terry is survived by his wife Sheila, his son Kevin, Michelle his daughter bychoice, stepdaughter Samantha, as well as six grandchildren Kayven, Jadeson, Paxton,Sophia, Kaitlyn and Presly (born Dec. 2 nd 2025): Terry is also survived by his motherElla, brothers and sisters Patty/Marlon, Tim/Cyndy, Kenny/Tammy and Penny/Steve aswell as many nephews, nieces aunts uncles and cousins.

 

The family has decided that there will be an open invitation potluck BBQ celebration oflife in July 2026 with date, times, and location to be published at a later date.

 

Terry liked a good party, and we would love everyone who knew and loved him to comeand be welcome.