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William E. Terrell, obituary portrait — Coker-Mathews Funeral Home

In Loving Memory

William E. “Bill”Terrell

Passed Away On January 21, 2013
At Age 85 years
Resident of Greenville, TX
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William E. “Bill” Terrell, 85 of Greenville, passed away on January 21, 2013 at his residence.  A Celebration of Life service is scheduled for Saturday morning at 11:00 at the First United Methodist Church of Commerce.

Bill was born in DeKalb, Texas on March 28, 1927 to Louis Y. and Mary Etta Johns Terral.  He married Myra June Bulls on August 25, 1949 in Commerce.  Bill served his country as a corpsman in the United States Navy during WWII.  After the war, he continued his education at East Texas State Teachers College and The University of Texas in Austin.  Bill was a teacher for 35 years, serving Commerce public schools, Greenville public schools, Navarro College, East Texas State University and Grayson College.  He retired to his beloved Shady Grove Orchard to grow peaches and blueberries.  He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Commerce.

He is survived by his wife Myra; sons, William Lee Terrell and wife Lorrie, Paul Alton Terrell and wife Norma, Richard Lynn Terrell and wife Debra; sister, Lucille Hodgson; brothers, Louis Terrell and wife Pat, David Terrell; five grandchildren and one great-grandson.

Preceding him in death are his parents; sister, Estelle Bewley and three brothers that died in early childhood. 

The family would like to thank the staff of American Hospice.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St Jude’s Hospital, First United Methodist Church Commerce or a charity of your choice.

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Services

Service

Celebration of Life

First United Methodist Church

1709 St. Hwy. 50

Commerce, TX, 75428

January 26, 2013

11:00 AM

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Condolences (10)

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Roy Renfro Denison, TX January 26, 2013
"Myra and family:

Bill and I had many great times together at Grayson College, both as instructors at that time. We were not only friends but farmers at heart, so we had a lot in common. So sorry to hear of his passing, but know that he enjoyed every day in the classroom for many, many years. There are many more educated American citizens because of Bill Terrell. I am giving a memorial gift to the Grayson College Foundation in his memory."
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Debbie Nance Van Alstyne, TX January 25, 2013
"Dearest Myra
I was shocked when I opened the Herald Democrat yesterday and saw the obit for Mr. Terrill. Tears filled my eyes. He was such a gentle giant with a funny story to tell and a personality and laugh that would light up the Government classroom at GCC. I think a lot of the time he laughed at his own jokes.I learned so much from him and the knowledge he instilled is still remembered to this day. A double bonus was getting to know you when working in the Library. You two were such a sweet couple and I know you will miss him terribly. If I did not already have a comittment for tomorrow I would be at the service. You and your boys and the entire Terrill family are in my prayers. Love.......

Debbie Herndon Nance"
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Jerry Volcik Pottsboro, TX January 25, 2013
"I had Mr. Terrell for my Texas Gonernment instructor many years ago St Grayson Co. College. I never liked any Social Study courses until I had him. The best teacher I ever had in any subject. I still remember many of the stories he told about his beloved East Texas!! He loved his job and his students and loved talking about Texas and his past. I still talk affectionately about him to anyone who will listen. RIP my friend and be at peace knowing the lives you have touched are bettr for having known you, if just for a short time!!"
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