Terry Lynn Mastny

A funeral service for Terry Lynn Mastny, 68, will be held on Friday, October 31, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Asbury United Methodist Church, 3200 Airline Dr., Bossier City, Louisiana. Burial will follow at Arlington Cemetery in Homer, Louisiana. A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 30, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2201 Airline Dr., Bossier City, Louisiana. Officiating the service will be Reverend Kelly Berne and Chaplain Mike Perser.

Terry was born on February 7, 1957, to Robert Lumir Mastny and Bertha Marie Sayers in Schuyler, Nebraska, and went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, October 24, 2025, in Bossier City, Louisiana.

Terry was a man of remarkable strength, generosity, and heart. A graduate of Chadron State College in Chadron, Nebraska, he earned his degree in Industrial Arts and distinguished himself as a two-time All-District athlete. His athletic excellence led to National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) All-American honors, second team in 1977, and Kodak All-American recognition in 1978. He was inducted into the Chadron State College Hall of Fame in 2002. Terry went on to sign with the Buffalo Bills, the New York Jets, and the Shreveport Steamers, marking a proud chapter in his life as a professional athlete. He was also a proud member of the 6 Point Hunting Club for 37 years, a testament to his enduring love of the outdoors and the friendships he built through shared tradition.

Following his time in football, Terry dedicated himself to public service, joining the Shreveport Fire Department. As an EMT and paramedic, he completed extensive training through ARFF and Emergency Response programs, always striving to be prepared to help others in their most critical moments.

Terry was known not only for his accomplishments but for his extraordinary kindness. He gave freely, whether it was the shirt off his back, his time, or his talents. He could fix just about anything, and he often did, helping friends and family with repairs, renovations, and heartfelt support. His sense of humor was ever-present, and he had a gift for lifting spirits with a well-timed joke or a warm smile.

He loved to fish and hunt, often sharing those moments with his wife. Each year, he made a cherished trip to Illinois to hunt with his brothers, a tradition that spoke to his deep love for family. Yet Terry’s kindness extended far beyond bloodlines; he treated everyone with compassion and respect.

He began each day with gratitude, reminding those around him to “Thank God for waking you up this morning.” It was more than a phrase; it was a reflection of his faith, his optimism, and his unwavering belief in the goodness of life.

Terry’s legacy is one of service, laughter, and love. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Terry was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Bertha Mastny of Schuyler, Nebraska, and his brother, Bobby Mastny.

Left to honor his memory are his devoted wife, Teresa Kay “T.K.” Mastny of Bossier City, Louisiana; his daughter, Rachel Stump and her husband, Mike, along with their children, Kaylee, Peyton, and Charley; his son, Ryan Mastny and his fiancée, Audrey, and their son, Logan; his brother, Vern Mastny and wife, Karen, of Illinois; and his sister, Betty Reznicek of Homer, Louisiana.

Honoring Terry as pallbearers will be David Terry, John Hall, Richard Young, Bubba Tharpe, Henry Simons, Rex Wilhite, and Ty Foster. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be the Shreveport Oilers Men’s fastpitch softball team.

The family extends their heartfelt thanks to Gentiva Hospice, especially Belinda Montgomery, Dr. Koticha, and the ladies of the oncology staff at Christus Highland Medical Center for their exceptional kindness, care, and compassion during this time.

In lieu of flowers, the family invites memorial contributions to be made in Terry’s honor to Asbury United Methodist Church at asburybossier.org, or to a church or charity of your choice that reflects his spirit of generosity and faith.