Terry Alan Killian, 62 of Hickory, passed away unexpectedly on July 3, 2017 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born on January 9, 1955 he was the son of Jean Killian Kaufman and the late Ervin Eugene Killian of Hickory. Terry is survived by his son Jonathan Killian and wife Dana of Hickory, daughter Shelley Killian Mack and husband Michael of Hickory, daughter Misty Killian Wadlington of Hickory, sister Debbie Killian Lineberger and husband Ervin of Kings Mountain, sister Lisa Killian Goode of Hickory and 7 grandchildren. The family will celebrate his life on Sunday, July 9, 2017 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Jean Kaufman’s residence. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Bethel Colony of Mercy, 1675 Bethel Colony Rd, Lenoir, NC 28645. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Killian family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.