Terry Brown

Terry Lee Brown, 84, of Climax, NC, died Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro.

Graveside services will be conducted at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at Randolph Memorial Park Chapel with Cmd. Ken Spivey officiating. Military honors provided by the Randolph County Honor Guard.

The son of the late O.D. and Lillie Wood Brown, Mr. Brown was born on June 21, 1942, in Randolph Co., NC. He was a lifelong resident of Climax and had worked as a mechanic for Gilbarco. Being a veteran was the proudest part of his life. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War, when he was awarded a Purple Heart, a member of the American Legion, Liberty Post, and a longtime member of the Randolph County Honor Guard. Engaging in veterans events throughout the Triad played a huge part of his life, including being able to participate in a veterans Triad Honor Flight to Washington, DC. He also was a member of several civic groups including the Red Cross Civitans and Grays Chapel Lions Club.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Brown was preceded in death by his brothers, Wayne Brown and Duard Brown, and sister, Genevieve Allen.

Survivors include his sisters, Blanche Snider, Louise Campbell of Climax, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Mr. Brown will lie in repose from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. on Monday, October 19, 2026, at Ridge Funeral Home, 908 Albemarle Road, Asheboro, NC. The family will receive friends from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at Ridge Funeral Home, prior to the graveside services.

Memorials may be made to Randolph County Honor Guard, PO Box 1672, Asheboro, NC 27204.