Obituary of Terry Masters

Terry Dale Masters Terry was intentional about building character into those he invested in. As a brother, he was a role model teaching of friendships, loyalties, morals, work ethics and of life itself. As a father and at work, he taught that a job worth doing is worth doing right. He pursued his Lord and through his faith encouraged others. It was important to Terry to invest himself in others during their times of need and through this he made a significant impact on many lives. He was a listener who remembered what someone told him and always asked about their loved ones and concerns. Terry had an inherent gift for music (especially the piano) and enjoyed sharing his talent with others. He was loved and will be missed. Terry Dale Masters was born on November 23, 1947 in Lubbock to Kenneth Forest Masters and Claudell Roberts Masters. He graduated high school in Burleson, TX and graduated college from East Texas State University in Commerce, TX. Terry lived most of his adult life in Pittsburg, TX where he worked in concrete construction. He passed away on March 2, 2016 in Tyler, Texas at the age of 68. Graveside services will be held on Friday March 4th at 10am at the Center Plains Cemetery in Cotton Center, TX. Services are under the direction of Abell Funeral Home & Flower Shop of Hale Center, TX. His remaining family includes: Two brothers and their wives (Keith & Mary Masters and Jack & Fonda Masters), three sons and their wives (Mike & Mandy Masters, Chris & Amy Masters and Timothy & Jennifer Masters) and ten grandchildren (Andrea, Emily, Alison, Isabella, Elyssa, Gavin, Michael, Callie Jo, Cody and Cassidy).