Terry Lynn Waisner

Terry Lynn Waisner went to be with his Lord on February 21, 2026 at Randolph Hospice House, surrounded by the love of his wife and sons. Terry was born to Gary Lamar Waisner and Shirley Marie Ritchie in Stanley County on July 3, 1955.

Terry was a true old school cowboy. Old school cowboys were defined by their toughness, their sheer will, and their diverse skills, all which Terry had in spades. He rode bulls, worked leather, carved walking sticks, raced go-karts, coached his sons’ sports teams, and was the picture of a classic outdoorsman. He was a living historian, not only delving into the record of the past but re-enacting it for the benefit of all. He is remembered for singular will exemplified in many facets. From his volunteer firefighting, to establishing traditions within the family, for example reading the Christmas story every Christmas morning - something his sons now practice with their families. He even surprised the hospice nurses with how strongly he fought at the very end of his life to stay with his family for just a little bit longer. He always put his family first and took very seriously the role of Papa to his grandkids. Terry’s story would not be complete without telling of his commitment to his faith and his church. He sang in the choir, was Sunday School superintendent, was very involved in the pig pickin’, and participated in the annual nativity for as long as he was able. Terry’s trust in God got him through situations that would have ruined normal men. Though he was a fighter of singular will, it was his faith that brought him through all that life threw at him. Now he is healed, whole, and triumphant with the God that never left him.

Terry is survived by his wife of 47 years Lisa Waisner of the home; his sons Matthew Waisner (Kimberly), and Mark Waisner (Amie); his grandchildren Selah, Emmalie, and Graham; his sister Cynthia Moffitt (Steve); his sister-in-law Lorelei Phillips (Jarrett); his uncle Lynn Ritchie (Kate); and various nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Terry was pre-deceased by his parents, his parents-in-law Leonard and Elaine Cox, his grandparents, especially Papa with whom he was very close, and his beloved bulldog Chance.

The funeral service for Terry will be on Wednesday February 25, 2026, at Bethel Friends Meetinghouse, 2519 Bethel Friends Rd, Asheboro, NC 27205, at 3PM. A visitation will precede the service at 2PM, and period of refreshments in the fellowship hall will follow the burial in the Bethel Friends cemetery.

The family would like to publicly thank Hospice House of Randolph for the incredible care they showed both to Terry and to the rest of the family.

In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations be made to the 26th North Carolina Re-enactors through PayPal treasurer@26nc.org, and to Bethel Friends Meeting.

Pugh Funeral Home is honored to serve the Waisner family.