Brian F. Terry

Brian Francis Terry, age 64, of Belding, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 13, 2024, in Rockford, Michigan.  He was born on July 5, 1959, in Greenville, Michigan, son of Stanley J. and Marguerite (Vlahas) Terry, both of whom preceded him in death.  Brian graduated from Belding High School with the Class of 1977 and served his country in the National Guard as a member of the 1073^rd Infantry unit in Greenville, deploying with his comrades to serve in Operation Desert Storm.  He was a member of the Carpenters Union and worked on many commercial construction projects. He also worked in several capacities at Antcliff Towing in Belding, including Tow Truck Driver and dispatcher.  Brian enjoyed fishing and spending time with his friends and fellow veterans.  He was an active, long term, member of the Belding VFW Post, where many people will know him from working at the weekly BINGO fundraisers.  He loved to cook and worked as a cook at the Driftway for a few years. Even recently, he would spend the day making a big pot of soup or other recipe and then drive containers around to share with family and friends.     

Brian is survived by his siblings, Mary (William) Zigmont of Lowell, Chris Terry of New Jersey, Greg (Angie) Terry of Belding, Kathryn Duffield of Belding and Barb (Roger) Arnzen of Washington; several nieces & nephews and great nieces & nephews; and many cousins and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a great nephew, Klayton Joseph Terry.   

 A Celebration of Life Gathering with Military Honors will take place on Sunday, July 21, 2024, with Visiting Hours from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Verdun Family Funeral Home, 303 S. Bridge Street, Belding, Michigan 48809.  Military Honors will take place at 4:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home, followed by a Luncheon at the Belding V.F.W. Hall.  Private Interment Rites will take place at St. Joseph Cemetery, Belding. Those wishing to express their sympathy are welcome to consider a donation in Brian’s memory to the Belding Museum. To request an envelope or additional information, please contact Verdun Family Funeral Home, 303 S. Bridge St., Belding, at (616) 794-1300 or verdunfh.com, who is caring for the arrangements.