Terry Dale Cima, 66, of Novinger, Missouri, passed away Friday, January 31, 2025 at Boone Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.

The son of the late Leonard Pete and Lillian Marie (Paris) Cima he was born April 19, 1958 in Kirksville, MO. He was also preceded in death by four brothers, Jimmy King, Tommy Joe Cima, John Cima and Steven Cima in infancy. On February 26, 1981 in Kirksville, Missouri, Terry married Ferol Joy Inbody.

Terry is survived by his wife Ferol of forty-three years; two sons, Gary Cima of Kirksville, MO, and Justin Cima of Columbia, MO; one daughter, Andrea Cima of Columbia, MO; two brothers, Archie King of Novinger, MO, and Mike (Cheryl Bass) Cima of Greentop, MO; five grandchildren, Alexander Wolfgang Cima, Indra Suzann (Gavin) Solmorin, Terry Caleb Josey Cima, Kyleigh Cima, and Jayden Cima; three great-grandchildren, Naia Solmorin, Noelani Solmorin, and Kahrtel Cima, as well as one on the way; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Terry received his education in the Kirksville public schools. At a young age, Terry began working at Manhattan Restaurant where he worked nine years, he then went to work at Twin Pines Adult Care Center where he was employed for thirty years. He last worked at Hightower Wholesale.

Terry enjoyed several hobbies including bowling, fishing, hunting, and driving the back roads where he found treasured cars. He loved watching over his family and spending time with them.

Public visitation will be held Tuesday, February 4, 2025 from noon to 1:00 p.m. with funeral services starting at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Travis-Noe Funeral Home in Kirksville. Pastor Virgil Jones will officiate the service and interment will follow the service at Novinger Cemetery in Novinger, MO.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to his daughter Andrea Cima and may be left at or mailed to Travis-Noe Funeral Home, P.O. Box 306, Kirksville, MO 63501.