Terry Wayne Lail (1952-2018), a veteran of the casual furniture industry, passed away on Oct. 10 in Virginia Beach, Virginia, in the presence of his family after a long and difficult recovery from injuries he sustained in an automobile accident in 2017. a funeral was held on Oct. 14 at Providence Baptist church, near his home in Hickory, North Carolina, where he served on the finance committee and as a deacon.

Lail’s career in the casual furniture industry began in 1977 and spanned several positions within the industry in publishing, management, and sales. He was well-known in the industry as the publisher of casual living magazine for many years. after leaving publishing, he began his own company, TWl marketing, and worked as a manufacturer’s representative for several brands in the furniture business, including seven years with Agio.

Lail built relationships and friendships among the retailers throughout his Agio territory, which included much of the southeastern united states, but his heart was never far from his native North Carolina. condolences are extended to his family, friends in the business, and those who knew him for his good works and volunteer service. Lail leaves behind his wife of 45 years, Teresa, two adult children and their spouses, and two grandsons.