Former Gaston County principal, school board member dies
A former Gaston County Schools’ principal and board of education member died Sunday.
Terry Usery, born June 1, 1952, died on Valentine s Day, according to Gaston County Schools. He was 68.
Although an official cause of death wasn t available, friends of Usery believe he died from complications with COVID-19.
Usery dedicated his entire life to education, friends said, describing him as a devout educator, Christian and musician.
The Clover, S.C. native served Gaston County Schools for nearly four decades.
Usery’s Gaston County teaching career began in August 1974, according to Gaston County Schools. He taught students of Tryon, Carr and Page elementary schools over the next 15 years. He was also a school bus driver, according to the school district.