Walmart greeter talks about dedication to job after TikTok video goes viral

MONROE, La. (KNOE/Gray News) – A Walmart greeter in Louisiana recently spoke about his dedication to a job that led him to become somewhat TikTok famous.

TikTok user Kita Wright posted the video, recording his encounter with the beloved employee.

“Rain or sleet or snow, I’m on the door,” said 76-year-old John Terry. “I do my job!”

The video quickly gained over 1 million views with many leaving comments admiring his work ethic and kindness.

“Mr. John,” as he’s known in the community, said 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,” he said. “I just like being in Monroe. I just like being here and all these sweet people standing around.”

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. He’s worked at Walmart for 15 years.

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

“He’s always delightful to all my customers,” Martin said. “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.”

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

Long-time friend Daryl Triplett said the greeter people see in the video is an authentic, genuine human being.

“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,” Triplett said. “That’s a rare thing to see in this day and time, and John Terry is that person.”