- Date Of Birth: August 25, 1940
- Date Of Death: August 1, 2020
- State: Mississippi
Terry James “Tiger” Raley, Sr., RPh, age 79, passed into the arms of his Savior August 1, 2020. Terry was born in Houma, LA, on August 25, 1940 to Calvin David Raley and Myrtle Trahan Raley Brentz. Raised in Biloxi, MS, Terry was a 1958 graduate of Biloxi High School where he was a member of the National Honor Society, the marching band, and played both basketball and baseball. After high school Terry continued his studies at MS Gulf Coast Junior College, Perkinston Campus as a pharmacy major. In 1960 Terry enrolled at the University of Mississippi to pursue a career in Pharmacy. After graduating from the University of Mississippi, Terry moved back to the Gulf Coast where he began his almost 50+ year career as a pharmacist. Terry worked for various pharmacies along the Gulf Coast before he built what is known as “Oak Place Pharmacy” in Gulfport, MS where Terry also served as the Consulting Pharmacist for several Nursing facilities on the Coast. He retired in June 2016.Terry was a pharmacist in the truest sense of the work.. He made sure that anyone who needed medicine was able to get it.Outside of his work Terry loved the outdoors. In his younger days he enjoyed working with and coaching little league baseball teams. Terry had a deep love of sports. He enjoyed anything Ole Miss, the St. Louis Cardinals and the New Orleans Saints. His love of Ole Miss was present in his many trips in support of the Rebels. He followed his Rebels to bowl games, NCAA Basketball tournaments, baseball regionals and the College World Series. Terry’s final trip to The Grove was last season against LSU. He visited with many friends and family while consuming great food. Despite the final score, he enjoyed the day. Another passion was his love for golf. He always said “I want to retire and play golf and follow Ole Miss…The family would like to express our gratitude to Dr. Tommy Blanks, friends, family and physicians who provided care for Terry throughout the years. Also to the nurses and staff of the SADD Hospice Care who helped him during his final . John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Gulfport, MS..will be Les Hardin, Alex Cosmich, Kevin Honan, Chris Raley and Johnny Joorfet.will be Greg Raley, Mike Raley, Jay Lusteck, John Cosmich, Brandon Jacobs and Steve Lenoir.
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