ELKHART — Terry L. Horein, 79, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully following an extended illness at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart at 1:45 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017.

He was born Feb. 14, 1938, in Mishawaka, to the late John M. and Harriett "Louise" (Crofoot) Horein.

On Aug. 25, 1957, he married Kathryn "Kay" Olsen in Wakarusa. She survives at home.

Also surviving are his sons, Douglas Horein of Niles, Michigan and David (Celeste) Horein of Granger; daughters Deborah (Steve) Kildow of Fort Myers Beach, Florida and Donna (Brett) Schrock of Dowelltown, Tennessee; brothers Rex (Julie) Horein of Wakarusa, Donn (Billie) Horein of Nappanee, Dennis (Karen) Horein of Zephyrhills, Florida, Tom (Brenda) Horein of Elkhart and Tim Horein of Pennsylvania; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren, with one on the way!

Terry was also recently preceded in death by his long time furry friend and companion Winston, his boxer.

Billings Funeral Home of Elkhart is honored to host the celebration of Terry's life beginning with a viewing from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13.

Then on Thursday, Dec. 14, funeral services will be at the Elkhart Seventh-day Adventist Church, 3601 E. Bristol St., Elkhart, at 11 a.m. with visitation beginning there at 10 a.m.

Pastor Don Grulick and the Rev. Thruster Thorderson will officiate, and cremation will follow the services.

Terry was a building contractor by trade most of his life, but was also a real estate broker as well.

He had owned and operated Terry Horein Builders and the Real Estate Center (both of Granger) for many years.

He was also the former president of the St. Joseph County Home Builder's Association and had previously belonged to the South Bend/Mishawaka Board of Realtors.

He was also an accomplished pilot and had owned several aircraft over the years, including one which was featured in the 1965 James Bond movie "Goldfinger."

Memorial donations may be given to the Elkhart Seventh-day Adventist Christian School, c/o the church, or to the Elkhart Faith Mission.