Terry Lee Bower

Mr. Terry Lee Bower, born on July 12, 1949, in Madison, Indiana, passed away on November 1, 2026, in Hanover, Indiana. Terry was the cherished son of the late Robert Lee Bower and Dorothy "Dot" Belle Davidson Bower. He spent his childhood in Saluda and graduated from Southwestern High School in Hanover in 1967. A proud veteran, Terry was inducted into the United States Army on June 10, 1969, where he served as a military policeman with the 101st Airborne Division during the Vietnam War, achieving the rank of Specialist Four. Following his service, Terry dedicated 42 and a half years to the Rotary Lift Corporation in Madison as a shipping clerk, retiring in 2011. After retiring, Terry found great joy in serving on the board at the House of Hope. He had volunteered for 8 years and over 5,000 hours of service.

Terry was a devoted member of his community and enjoyed a variety of hobbies. He was a long-standing member of the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Paynesville, Indiana, and participated in the American Legion Post 9 and the VFW Post 1969. Known for his love of television shows like "Twilight Zone," "Andy Griffith Show," "Star Trek," and "Gunsmoke," Terry could name all the actors and actresses. He was passionate about attending local basketball games, flying in historic aircraft, photography, and supporting his favorite sports teams—the Reds, Bengals, and Indiana University. Terry also had a keen interest in collecting sports cards and hats of his favorite teams. He was known for his deep connection to family and friends, always ready to lend a helping hand.

Terry is survived by his nephews, Zachary Craig (Jolinda) of Bedford, Kentucky and Shannon Craig (Stephanie) of Louisville, Kentucky; his niece Michelle Griffith (Jeff) of Bedford, Kentucky; his great nephews and nieces Hunter Craig, Elliott Craig, Chloe Crowell, Allison Whalen and Elissa Kapke; his several great great nieces and nephews, cousins and other relatives on both sides of his family that he so dearly loved. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Lee Bower and Dorothy "Dot" Belle Davidson Bower; his sister Betty Craig; his brother-in-law Larry Craig.

Friends and family are invited to pay their respects at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, located at 325 Demaree Drive, Madison, Indiana. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and again on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. A funeral service will follow on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m.

Memorial contributions can be made to the House of Hope or Disabled American Veterans.

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