Terry Chumbley
May 25, 2009
Terry Chumbley, 51 died racing motocross in Millville, MN on May 25, 2009. Funeral services will be 10 AM on Friday, May 29, 2009, at Hamilton's Southtown Funeral Home with visitation on Thursday from 4-8 PM at the funeral home.
Terry loved motocross and music and was inducted into the Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and was a lifetime member of the AMA.
He is survived by his children, Tyler and Caitlin; sister, Sharon Needels; brothers, Boag (Lynda) and Mark Chumbley; his children's grandmother, Judi Scott; and many other extended family members and friends.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the family.
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Linda Klein
02/22/2024
Thank you Terry for taking the time to notice me and making me feel special. You will always hold a special place in my heart!
David Watson
11/15/2014
I was in rock band REDHOT with Terry. We had alot of fun traveling together. Take care Terry. RIP my friend
brent mcleland
08/26/2012
Sorry to the family for our loss. Terry was one of the people that seen me wipe out at full throttle. Must have been inspiring. Terry and i were beat in life worse than a rented mule at a new car lot. Been a dead head lost track of time. Gave most of my life to the band. Thanks for the music. I hope you were loved two times before your last race. Forever brother brent. Hope he got my message years ago before he left. Rozzzzzzzzzzzze bmx.
Brad Speaks/Kansas City, MO
06/03/2009
I knew Terry through two different sets of friends. My motorcycle buddies, Jim Johnson and Ben Decker, originally introduced me to Terry, but then a lot of my rock 'n roll friends also knew him from his bands, etc. I remember getting Terry to sit in with one of my bands, Roxx, one time. He was very gracious and friendly. I also worked with him some when he was promoting concerts, etc. He was a great guy. I am sorry to learn of this loss and my thoughts and prayers will be with the family. God bless,
Brad Speaks
Gina Betters
06/01/2009
Only know threw Rob but was able to meet him.To family and friends my respects He was special Much love Gina
Deb Andreano
05/31/2009
I was heartbroken to hear about Terry's last race. :-( I've known him here in Des Moines through the music scene (especially with Roze) and shared friends. Many thoughts and prayers going out to Terry's family - especially to Tyler and Caitlin. May you all find comfort, strength, and peace during this difficult time.
Godspeed, Terry ... you were well loved ... you will be remembered fondly.
jim stephens and family
05/30/2009
we are so sorry for your loss.... I know you are at a time when your loss is almost unbearable... Terry was a man who made the room seem small with his personality and he was a man who once you met him you would never forget... I hope you can all move forward from this dark time and live life to the fullest measure just as he did. Terry gave everyone he loved a great gift with his life, he will always be remembered for his many interests, friends, family, and colleagues. and his ability to survive hard times and move ahead. Please know we are thinking of you and express our deepest sorrow at your loss.
Anthony Miller
05/30/2009
Sorry to hear of Terry. I used to live in Des Moines and surrounding area and knew Terry from motocross, south side of town, Jim Hickman's shop, etc... I now live in the Las Vegas, NV area and have not lived in Iowa for over 20 years but I still remember Terry as a good guy and fellow dirt biker. I still ride dirt bikes and am somewhat surprised that Terry went this way but realizing he went doing something he enjoyed. We should all be that lucky. God Bless,
Anthony Miller
Mark Busby and family
05/29/2009
To Terry's family:
The MX family will miss Terry greatly. I have never had the chance to race against Terry, but I have raced with him when they combined our two classes. I just raced with him at FV MX the day before he passed on. I have always admired how easy he made clearing those jumps look. His spirit will live on in us all, at the track and beyond. I can't believe he won't be lining up in the gates again. He will be missed.
Jeff Walters
05/29/2009
I am sorry to hear about Terry. I didnt know Terry well other than lining up with him for many many motos over the years, and occasional pit chat after motos. Terry was always a fun guy to race with, he could ride wide but always clean, and always good hearted. When checking race results though the years I always looked to see how he did. Terry was a standard bearer for Vet racers and mi suspect he may have earned as many lifetime points in D22 as any rider has. He loved the MX life and will be missed by many. Godspeed.
The Rocke Family
05/29/2009
I was fortunate to hang out with Terry a few times at various race tracks around the country both watching him race as well as play in his band. Hanging with him and his IA crew are times I will cherish forever.
RIP Terry. You may be gone but you won't be forgotten.
Sincerest condolences to his family.
Bill Ragan & family
05/29/2009
We are Very Sorry for your lose, We will Miss Terry.
He was a Great Friend to All!!
We are unable to attend his service.
You are all in our Prayers and Thoughts..
Debbie Mealey
05/28/2009
My thoughts and prayers to Terry's family. He will be truly missed, yet REMEMBERED by so many.
I met him in 1979 and he was a big part of my life for a long time.
I was able to go to several motocross races, listen to the bands that he created and played in etc. He was so proud when he gave me the White Hot album.I have many memories throughout those years. A wk ago, FATE gave us the chance to talk about good old times (so many memories) and was able to listen to him play his guitar, even showed me a picture of his dog and of him on his motocross bike. He was saying he was racing in Winterset next day. Thank you Terrry, for giving me the chance to experience with you - the so many things in life that you enjoyed.These TREASURED memories you have given to me - I KEEP in a SPECIAL place in my heart. You will always be a ...song in my heart
Noel at Stompgrip Racing.
05/28/2009
We at Stompgrip are saddened by the loss of a fellow rider. Our prayers go out to the family in this time of grieving and adjustment. I take solace in the fact Terry left us doing something he loved... He is now in God's hands, he will be riding perfectly groomed tracks and clearing all the jumps... Take care Terry and Godspeed...
John Beck
05/28/2009
I knew Terry only recently in past couple years through common friends and racing mx. I had to opportunity to help him last week with his new hot tub but things didnt develope as he wanted. I could tell that he was genuinely appreciative to the assistance his friends gave him in his endevour. And his niece is correct, his newly aquired dog did give him away. If Terry wasnt at the race scene or shop, he was referenced, nobody could quite reproduce the funny short skits comedy that Terry experienced in life. I was always impressed and inspired to see him battle it out with younger fast riders and come out on top, one time comes to mind with JW at the farm in the open class.
He did in life what we all wish we could do, I will remember is drive, passion and humor. My best wishes to all his family and friends.
We all meet in the end.