Memorial Service was at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Hart-Wyatt Funeral Home Chapel, Walters, OK.
Terry Steven Fento was born to Linda Norita (Walker) and Stephen Franklin Fento Jr. on March 30, 1955, at Fort Sill, OK and departed this life in Lawton, OK on October 19, 2026, at the age of 71 years, 6 months and 20 days.
Terry, or Steve as known by his family, grew up in California for a short time before the family moved to Wichita Falls and then Petrolia, TX. He received his GED and joined the U.S. Army at age 17, serving his country oversees during Vietnam. He married, making their home in Wichita Falls and to the union 2 daughters were born.
After the Tornado of 1979, he and brother Randy moved back to Walters. He made a career in trucking, hauling a variety of freight, both local and long haul. He last drove for Mark’s, hauling gas. Upon retiring from trucking he opened T & C Small Engine Repair in 2016 and enjoyed tinkering in his shop for several years.
Terry enjoyed camping and guided fishing trips at Lake Texoma. He did scuba diving while in California and enjoyed driving the tractor and riding his Harley. He was an active member of the Duncan Moose Lodge where he enjoyed helping with Toys for Tots.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Carolyn Fento; and his stepdaughter, Savannah Benefiel.
He is survived by 3 daughters, Dena Gennings and James of Texarkana, AR, Cheryl Rios and Joe of Joshua, TX and stepdaughter Leaila Lance and Carl of Duncan; 5 maternal siblings, Carol Cardwell and Albert of Oklahoma City, Renee Ivanowski, Randy Brasier and Virginia, and Teresa Bayless all of Walters and Penny Daniels of Lawton, OK; 4 paternal siblings, Stephen E. Fento and Colleen, David P. Fento and Carolyn, Kaylene A. Cartney and Pat, and Timothy A. Fento all of Pennsylvania; 13 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
