Terrill "Terry" LaVerne Loving, 77, of Ashland, IL passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023, at his home.

Born May 25, 1946, in Loami, to Harry Vernon and Opal Marie (Wilburn) Loving. He married Sarah "Sally" E. Davenport on December 14, 1968, and were together for the next 55 years. He considered Chatham and Fort Myers, FL his home.

He is survived by his wife; children, Kristin (Terry) Lott of Raymond and Steven (Karie) Loving of Chatham; 8 granddaughters; 6 great grandchildren; sisters, Judy Loving of Petersburg and Sherry Loving of Springfield; and several nieces and nephews.

A 1964 graduate of New Berlin High School, he earned his Bachelor's of Arts from SIU Carbondale in 1968 and his Master's of Education from there two years later. He was an Industrial Arts teacher for Chatham Glenwood High School from 1968 – 1974. He then moved to Feitshans High School Vocational, the predecessor to Capital Area Career Center, till 1977. He owned and operated Loving Construction and Rentals for almost 40 years with his wife Sally, eventually retiring in 2009. He was a charter member of the Chatham Jaycees, Trustee on the Chatham City Council from 1980-1988, veteran member of the Sangamon Central Model Railroad Club, and coach for the YBA.

Terry was an avid collector most of his life. He was most proud of the accomplishments of his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Spending half his retirement years in Florida fishing and collecting, he spent the rest of his time traveling or helping with planting or harvest seasons near Ashland with his nephews.

A visitation will be held Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at Loami United Methodist Church from 5-7 PM, with a memorial service directly following. Memorial donations are suggested to the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Central IL, Loami United Methodist Church, or the Wounded Warriors Project. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Ashland is assisting the family. Condolences can be sent online at buchanancody.com.