Terry Lee Cosgrove, 66, of Deming, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2018 in the evening at home.

Terry was born on October 16, 1951 in Freeport, Illinois to Francis Leo Cosgrove and Ruth Olive Pickard. Terry moved to Deming with his family in 1967.

Terry enlisted in the army June 18, 1974 in which he became an expert marksman. He was honorably discharged January 11, 1977 as SP4 following his service in Vietnam. Terry owned and operated the Middle of Nowhere Bar in Nutt, New Mexico for many years. He was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 1477.

Terry's son, Travis, was the most important part of his life. He loved and cherished every moment he had with him. Terry enjoyed interacting with the many customers who visited the bar over the years, many of whom were his friends. He also enjoyed watching sports and NASCAR races. Terry is also remembered as having a great sense of humor, there were times when his humor made some uneasy or during difficult times, a little more bearable.

Survivors include his son, Travis Harvey Cosgrove of Texas, sister, Lynda Walkup of Fayette, Iowa, brother Thomas Cosgrove and wife Rose of Deming, brother Chance Cosgrove of Las Cruces, and sister, Kim Perea and husband Ken of Deming and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Terry was loved by many and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Ruth Cosgrove.

The graveside memorial service will be Friday February 2, 2018 at 1 o'clock in the afternoon at the Fort Bayard National Cemetery with Floyd Robertson officiating. Veterans honors will be accorded.