Terry Wayne Thompson, 66 of Cheyenne Wyoming passed away unexpectedly on September 27, 2016. Terry was preceded in death by his mom, Juanita F. Thompson (Short), his dad James F. Thompson, his brother, Ronald H. Thompson, sister, Cheryl A. Hill and both maternal and paternal grandparents.
He is survived by his brother, James K. Thompson, sister Nancy L. Kubalanza, sister Beth Ann Thompson, sister Susan E. Kehl, nephews Ryan D. Kehl and Christopher M. Young, neices Jessica R. James and Tamira D. Mustain, two aunts; Maxine Short and Loretta Short all residing in and around Indianapolis IN. Also survived by his chosen family Jacye M. Freeman, Amanda M. Daley, Robert M. Roland (Brandy), Kimberly J. Freeman, Austin J. Daley, Morgan N. Daley, Michela G. Camargo, Tyler Z. Roland, Cade C. Freeman, River M. Mossberg and Molly M. Ward, his work family Dennis Lemoine and Grover Thompson.
Terry was a member of the Indiana Air Force Reserves prior to moving to Cheyenne where he worked for Halladay Motors and then founded Great Western Auto, fulfilling a lifelong dream. Terry lived every day to the fullest on his own terms, never missing an opportunity to do the things he loved.
Private family service will take place with plans for a celebration of Terry’s life at a later date, to be announced.