Terrence "Terry" Elie of Maysville, Kentucky, formerly of Rochester, New York, passed away on May 6,

2024 at University of Cincinnati Medical Center at the age of 68. He was born to the late Jacqueline Elie

and the late Stuart Harding on August 26, 1955. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by

his grandparents Arthur and Almida Elie.

Terry was a lifelong resident of Rochester, New York until his retirement. After his retirement, Terry

moved to Maysville, Kentucky where he became involved in the community in different ways. Terry

volunteered with the group Retired and Senior Volunteer Program and became an active board member

with The Maysville/ Washington Board of Architectural Review.

Terry had a host of hobbies and passions in life including researching his ancestry, collecting stamps, and

sharing his love of comic books, especially anything Marvel related. His known favorite hero was Captain

America. His greatest passion was that of his grandchildren. Terry was lovingly known as "Papa" and

proudly attended games, graduations, and concerts. He made a special effort to get to know his

grandchildren and made the most of his time as a "Papa". He will be sorely missed.

Terry is survived by his loving wife, Tina (DeCoste) of 48 years; their children, Christopher (Jessica),

Anthony and Robert (Michelle); his eight grandchildren, Jazmin (Austin), Ashleigh, Victoria, Venicia,

Robert, Eric, Truman, and Theodore; his sister, Linda McKnight; daughter, Sandra VanHorn, as well as

numerous in-laws, cousins, nieces and nephews. Terry also leaves behind his special friend, Brownie,

who he rescued from the Maysville animal shelter.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 PM  Friday, May 10, 2024 at the Knox and Brothers Funeral

Home in Maysville. Funeral Service will be held at the Maysville – Mason County Cemetery Chapel at

10 AM on Saturday May 11, 2024 with Pastor Marty Voiers officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made in his name to the Mason County Animal Shelter.

Condolences at knoxbrothersfuneralhome.com