Community rallies behind Louisiana Walmart greeter after TikTok video goes viral

MONROE, La. (KNOE) – 76-year-old John Terry has worked at the Walmart in Monroe for fifteen years. When a recent TikTok of him showcasing his dedication to his job went viral, an outpouring of love came from the community.

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Walmart Manager Stacy Martin says that people from all over come and shop at the Monroe Walmart just to see Mr. John.

“He’s always delightful to all my customers,” said Martin. “I have customers come in time and time again just to see him. Whether they’re shopping or not, they just come in and give him a hug. He hugs everybody, he loves the community,” said Martin.

Both coworkers and friends described Terry as passionate, saying he brightens everybody’s day.

“What people have seen in that video, he is an authentic genuine human being. I’ve seen this guy do plenty of amazing things to enhance humanity,” said long-time friend Daryl Triplett. “It’s one thing to see him at Walmart but to see him on a daily basis go out of his way to help people and to make the world a better place – it’s amazing. That’s a rare thing to see in this day and time, and John Terry is that person.”

Mr. John says it makes him feel good to know that people enjoy seeing him.

“I just enjoy everybody coming and interviewing with me and I just enjoy this community,” said Terry. “I just like being in Monroe. I just like being here and all these sweet people standing around.”

So far the TikTok of Mr. John has racked up more than 2.5 million views and over 400,000 likes.

While this type of newfound fame could be overwhelming to some, Mr. John says he’s just happy to live and work in such a wonderful community.

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