Terry James Brackenbury, 52, of Hamilton, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022,
at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois.
Terry was born on May 2, 1970, in Chino Hills, California, the son of Harry Paul and Betty Jean
(Kruckow) Brackenbury. He graduated from Hamilton High School in 1988, and he was united in
marriage to Amy Lynn Wear on October 16, 1993. Terry later married Deborah “Debbie”
(McCracken) Miller on July 4, 2021.
Terry was employed as a financial manager at various car dealerships in the area and worked at
Mississippi Valley Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center as a CNA. He attended Anchor of Hope
and Healing Streams Church in Keokuk. In his free time, he enjoyed spending time fishing and
playing poker. Terry loved his family and his dogs Lucy and Hope.
Terry is survived by his wife Debbie of Hamilton; his son Andrew (Fiancé Leslie McDavid)
Brackenbury of Chicago, Illinois; two daughters: Emma and Sophia Brackenbury of La Harpe,
Illinois; two brothers Harry Paul (Kathie) Brackenbury and Dean (Ann) Forquer, both of Keokuk;
and three sisters: Linda (Alan Chase) Brackenbury, Susan Brackenbury and Deborah
Brackenbury, all of California.
Terry is preceded in death by his parents Harry Brackenbury, Betty Jean Brackenbury and
Raymond Cady; and his sister Katherine Brackenbury.
A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
As an organ and tissue donor, Terry gave the most precious gift anyone could give; the gift to
save the lives of others.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family in care of Deborah Brackenbury.
Tributes and condolences may be left at www.dejongsfuneralhome.com.
DeJong-Greaves-Printy Funeral Home of Keokuk is in charge of arrangements.