Terry M.

Crisp

Terry Michael Crisp, age 77, of Benton, Illinois, passed away at 7:11 p.m., Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at Franklin Hospital in Benton, Illinois, surrounded by his loving family.

Terry was born on August 13, 1949, to Donald and Pearl (Tate) Crisp in Christopher, Illinois. He spent his life working as a coal miner for 30 years at Inland Steel/Consol in Sesser, Illinois.

On August 6, 1971, he married the former Carla Hottensen, and she survives.

He was a Veteran of the United States Army and was attached to the 82nd Airborne in 1968-1969 and served during the Vietnam War.

He was also a 50 year member of the Masons.  He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.  He enjoyed hunting quail, farming, and raising cattle.

Terry is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Carla Crisp; his sons, Brian Crisp and Jeff ( Tobey) Crisp; his grandchildren, Bailey (Christian) Owsley and Chase Crisp (fiancé Emma Stover); his brother, Mark (Barbara) Crisp and his sister, Pam Martin; sister-in-laws Cheryl Glover and Cathie Potts; many nieces and nephews, and has two goddaughters, Marci Glover and Mica Roundcount.  He is also survived by lifelong friends, Steve and Sue Woodfin, for over 50 years.

Terry is preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Pearl Crisp and his brothers-in-law, Richard Glover, Bill Martin, and Jack Potts.

Services have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home and Crematory, 301 South Main Street, Benton, Illinois.

Visitation will be held on Monday, November 16, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at Pate Funeral Home in Benton, Illinois.

Funeral services will be held directly after the visitation on Monday, November 16, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., at Pate Funeral Home, Benton, Illinois with Josh Crisp, officiating. Military rites will be performed by the Benton American Legion Post 280, VFW Post 2671 and the National Guard Honors Team.

Following the funeral service, burial will take place in Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton, Illinois.

Memorials may be made to the Honor Flight Network or to Hospice of Southern Illinois and will be accepted at the Funeral Home.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.patefh.com