Jackie Earl Terherst

Jackie Earl Terherst (69) of South Charleston WV went to heaven on July 5th 2025 after a short battle with cancer. He was born in Twin Falls, Idaho on August 8th 1955 to Carl (shorty) and Kathern Terherst. After high school Jackie went on to work in the Coal Industry where he stayed for many years. He married and raised a family With his wife Susan having two daughters Jacqueline and Jamie and one grandson Brody. He truly was a family man, and loved his wife and children deeply. There is nothing he wouldn’t have done for his family. He is survived by his loving wife Susan and daughter Jamie and Grandson Brody Vance, His sweet dog companion Gigi and His sisters and brother Lena Roe, Janie (David) Reynolds, Julie (Raymond) Yates, Gary (Debbie) Terherst, Theresa (Johnny) Greb. Along with many nieces and nephews and cousins.

Jackie was proceeded in death by Daughter Jacqueline Vance and his parents Carl and Kathern Terherst, brothers Butch and Kevin (Terherst) and sisters Becky (Stewart) Mary (Morgan) Lana (Chronister) Lynda (Kite)

Jackie was baptized into the Christian faith in February 1981 at the First Christian Church in Appleton City Missouri. Jackie was an avid outdoorsman loving to Hunt and Fish and Trap. He enjoyed growing peppers and planting flowers for his wife Susan. He also truly enjoyed the company of his many dog friends especially his Sweet Miss Ronnie whom he rescued from the coal mines.

In honoring Jackie’s wishes he will be cremated and we will forgo the traditional funeral, opting instead to celebrate his life privately as a family.