Terry Lee Kirksey was born August 10, 1967 to Mr. John L. and the late Mrs. Colleen Kirksey of Needham, Alabama.  Terry departed this life on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at South Central Regional Medical Center in Laurel, Mississippi.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Colleen Kirksey; his sister, Sheila Kirksey; and both paternal and maternal grandprents.

Terry joined Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church at an early age.

Terry leaves to cherish his memories his loving and devoted wife of 13 years, Debra Kirksey, of Millry, AL; his father, John L. Kirksey; brother, Kelvin Kirksey; and sister, Cheryl Lewis, all of Needham, AL; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, uncles, aunts, sisters-in-law, a brother-in-law, friends, and a mother-in-law that loves him dearly.