Terry Wayne Robertson

Terry Wayne Robertson

Ava, Missouri

Terry Wayne Robertson, 62 years, 4 months, 29 days old, passed away suddenly on October 15, 2026, at his home in Ava, Missouri, with his family by his side.

Terry was born May 16, 1964 in Peoria, Illinois, to Charles Edward and Shirley Ann (Urban) Robertson, Sr.

He grew up in Spring Bay, Illinois, and graduated from Metamora High School.

Terry began his work in landscaping and worked his way to being a supervisor with Green View Nurseries in Metamora, Illinois. He worked with them many years. He was a member of the Laborers Union in El Paso, Illinois.

On December 21, 1990, Terry and Doralee (Altpeter) Cover were united in marriage at El Paso, Illinois. They resided in Bayview Gardens and Metamora, Illinois, communities for 35 years. They had recently moved to Ava, Missouri, in 2026 to be near Terry’s father, Charles, Sr.

Terry enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with family. He also was an avid St. Louis Cardinal’s fan and a Chicago Bear’s fan. He was a Christian, and his joy was his family.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Ann; his brother, Chucky Jr.; and a great grandson, Kade.

Terry is survived by his wife, Doralee; his father, Charles Edward Robertson, Sr.; two children, Jennifer and Kinnie Butler and Jeremy and Kim Cover; eight grandchildren, Moriah, Kayla, Lyndsey, Alyssa, Avery, Ben, Zach, and Daniel; four great grandchildren, Nova, Ember, Zemira, and Mabel; two siblings, Diane Kaufmann and Larry Gene Robertson; nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. Terry will be greatly missed.

Cremation services for Terry are being conducted by Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, Missouri. The family will be having a celebration of life in Illinois at a later date.