Terence Kelly

Terence M. “Terry” Kelly, age 89, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2026 leaving behind Barbara, his loving wife of 66 years, three children, seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and his sister. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.

 He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother and his youngest grandchild. Terry was a graduate of Neenah High School in Neenah, Wisconsin.

 During his high school years, he was an accomplished athlete, playing quarterback for the Neenah Rockets football team as well as being a team member on the basketball and baseball teams. He attended the University of Wisconsin, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree. He enjoyed a long and successful career in the paper industry, was employed with Kimberly-Clark Corporation before joining Athens Paper in Nashville.

 Among his passions, he loved hunting, fishing, golfing, boating, traveling, and playing card and bar-dice games with his many friends and family. He was an avid reader of many genres of fiction especially Espionage and Suspense. Terry had a great sense of humor and loved entertaining. Among the many memories he made throughout his life were driving through a blizzard to go skiing in the Rockies, boating on Old Hickory Lake, visiting his parents in Cape Coral, Florida and spending time at his Florida condo. 

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 23, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Mass will begin at 12:00 p.m. with Interment following at 3:00 p.m. at Hendersonville Memory Gardens. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to your favorite church or for Parkinson’s Research which can be made by sending a check to: Michael J. Fox Foundation Grand Central Station 

P.O. Box 4777 New York, NY 10163 

Or call the donor team Monday - Friday (9 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET) at 1 (800) 708-7644