Community mourns death of local businessman

James Terry Keathley, a beloved life-long resident of Hohenwald, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021, at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. He was 75.

He was born on June 3, 1945, to Giles Dodd Keathley & Loudene Roden Keathley. He married the love of his life, Joyce Keathley, and they were dedicated to their community and the people in it. Terry owned and operated his car dealership and sold insurance for Shelter Insurance here in Hohenwald for many years.

He is survived by his grandchildren, Maggie Keathley of Durham, North Carolina, Nick Keathley of Lawrenceburg, and Beth Keathley of Nashville. Along with his wife, Joyce, he was preceded in death by his son, Blake Keathley.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, February 27, 2021, in the McDonald Funeral Home Chapel, Hohenwald, followed by a private burial.