Terry Lynn Todd, son of John and Lula Belle (Roy) Todd, was born March 31, 1958 in Junction City, Kan. and departed this life on Friday, July 9, 2021 at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield at the age of 63 years, 3 months and 8 days. Terry was a Local 669 Sprinkler Fitter in the fire protection industry out of Warsaw. He ran his own sign company, Cattywampus and Little Off Kilter. He was an avid artist specializing in oil painting and sketching. He loved to play pool, have a cold beer and BBQ with friends and family. Terry loved working with his hands and has built a few hot-rod cars along with various gidgets and gadgets of his own creation. He had a knack for making those around him smile and laugh with his charismatic, ornery manner. He lit up every room he entered and had more personality than most men. He had many friends at Marshfield Care Center and quickly rose to become the President of Activities for the residents. Some of his favorite sayings were “Shoot the bastards!” and “Do these britches make my butt look big?” The Big Red drinks and Busch beer were his favorite drinks to pass the time with, or just a plain ole unsweet tea. He will forever be remembered as an amazing son, loving daddy and affectionate husband. He was one of the best buddies anyone could have. He was loyal to a fault and loved to help anyone in need. He never met a stranger.
Terry is survived by his parents, John and Lula Belle Todd, of Seymour; and his five daughters, Brandy Todd, of Branson; Sabrina Todd and her husband, Derrek Honeycutt, of West Plains; Nicole Todd and her husband, Matt Mahan, of Seymour; Amanda Todd, of Clarksville, Ark.; and Valerie Todd, of Springfield. He was blessed with nine grandchildren, Tristan Hendricks; Shelby, Spencer and Bryceton Honeycutt; Landon Blackburn; Kayden and Alana Armer; Avalynn and Aiven Hardgrave; and Alice Kollar; and two ex-wives, Angie Todd and Robin Todd, both of Missouri. He was preceded in death by his brother, Shelby L. Todd; his paternal grandparents, Sam and Exie Todd, of Cedar Gap; and his maternal grandparents, Claude and Hazel Roy, of Mansfield; and ex-wife, Debbie Todd, of Springfield; along with his numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Graveside services were scheduled for 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Seymour Masonic Cemetery in Seymour with Pastor Ronnie Roy. The music included “Small Town Southern Man” and “Daddy Never Was the Cadillac Kind.” Escorts included Matthew Mahan, Doug Tripp, Tom Roats, Austin Rippee, Nicke Rippee and Derrek Honeycutt. Holman-Howe Funeral Home in Seymour handled the arrangements.
