Terry York

Terry York, 67, of Flat Rock, IL, died June 20, 2021, in the comfort of his home in the presence of his family. He was born April 27, 1954, in Robinson, IL, the son of Allen & Ellen Jane (Sullivan) York, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his son, Shawn York; by his granddaughter, Carrington Wesner; by his brothers & sisters-in-law, Denny & Linda York and Theo & Joyce York; as well as his best friend, Steve Daugherty. He is survived by his daughter & son-in-law, Angie & Ronnie Wesner (Flat Rock, IL); by his sons, Brian York (Robinson, IL) and Joshua York (Evansville, IN); by his grandchildren, Bryan Wesner (Flat Rock, IL), Chloe Wesner & Darren Davis (Robinson, IL), Shawn Elder (Yale, IL), Dylan York (Robinson, IL), Mackenzie York (Robinson, IL); by one great-granddaughter, Brenley Davis (Robinson, IL); by his siblings, Ron & Kay Sullivan (Hardinville, IL), Gary York & Kim Stephens (West York, IL), Rip & Penny York (Robinson, IL), Orville & Diane York (Oblong, IL), Sarah Spade & Roger Kocher (Robinson, IL), and Larry & Debbie York (Flat Rock, IL); by his brother-in-law, Tony Spade (Robinson, IL); by several nieces and nephews; as well as his beloved dog, Jack. Terry grew up in the Port Jackson area and eventually found employment with Connor & Connor, Inc, a surveying company based in Robinson, IL, before joining Carpenters' Local #243, from whom he retired. Time away from work often found Terry outdoors. In fact, it could be said that he found life in the thrill of the hunt and in the kind of peace that only comes with a rod and reel in hand. Though he was, by all accounts, an outdoorsman, he was also a well-known "car guy", having even studied auto mechanics at Olney Central College. He used this knowledge to work on countless old cars through the years, and though he was known to gripe throughout the process, it was work that brought him a great sense of personal fulfillment. When he wasn't tinkering on cars, he could often be found watching them race, both in person at various local dirt tracks and on TV, cheering on Dale Earnhardt. Though the sound of a NASCAR race regularly filled his house, the smells of his cooking often filled his home with a decadent aroma. His beloved family benefitted from this man's skills in the kitchen and will forever treasure times spent gathered together to enjoy not only his food but his company as well. Though he was known to be more than blunt at times, it was evident that he genuinely cared for his loved ones. We who are left behind are thankful for the mark Terry York has left on our lives. He will never be, nor could he ever be, forgotten. It was his wish to be cremated without a public service. The Goodwine Funeral Home in Flat Rock is in charge of arrangements.