Terry Monforte

Terry Wayne Monforte was born November 17, 1975 to Terry and Diann (Ross) Monforte in Cleveland, Oklahoma. He had a soul full of life, never to sit still. Terry was always doing something. Terry went to Cleveland Schools and graduated in 1994. In school he participated in band and jazz band playing percussion. He was a very outgoing person and had many friends in school. He loved music, playing it in school and listening to it. He enjoyed so much out of life and had such wonderful talents. He loved gardening and could layout the most beautiful gardens. He also was a talented cake decorator. He made some of the most beautiful wedding cakes you ever saw. Something special he did through work and for his family and friends. He knew how to take your vision and turn it into reality, exactly what you wanted or even better. Terry loved the holidays. From childhood to adulthood he enjoyed getting things ready for every holiday, especially the 4th of July, Halloween, and Christmas. He loved fireworks and couldnít wait for night to come. Halloween was always fun, seeing how spooky he could make the house inside & out. Christmas was his favorite, the decorations, the food, the deserts, and especially the gift giving. He loved giving gifts. He would give such wonderful and special gifts to his family and friends. He loved giving as well as the holidays because; everyone would get together and have such a good time. The laughing, the joking, the pranks, all of it was a wonderful time. Terry loved kids. He would get such a joy out of watching them and playing with them. He loved his nephew, Liam and all of his little cousins, which all saw him as Uncle T. He loved teasing Liam and all the kids, just having fun with them. He would get such a good laugh out of them just being kids. And the kids loved him too, so much. Terry Wayne is survived by his parents Terry and Diann, his sister, Stacie Monforte, his nephew Liam Lynch, his grandfather Gene Ross and Jeane Ross. Also his Aunt Carol and Uncles David and Mike. He is survived by many cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandmothers Juanita (Shipman) Ross, Fern (Tompkins) Lucas, and his granddad William G. Monforte, his uncle William Monforte, his aunts Neoma (Monforte) Hickson and Rhonda (Ross) Cavin. Terry had a big heart. He would do anything for you. He loved all his family and friends. He loved life and he will be truly missed. That smile of his that laugh of his will never be forgotten. Funeral services will be held 10:00 am Thursday, March 19, 2009 at the Western Heights Baptist Church with Rev. David Head officiating. Burial will follow in the Dixie Bear Creek Cemetery under the direction of Chapman-Black Funeral Home. "If you would like to share a memory or upload photos of Terry, please visit www.myspace.com/Monforte17 or email Monforte17@yahoo.com "