Frederick Terrell Jr.

Frederick Terrell, Jr. Battle Creek Frederick Terrell, Jr., 81, of Battle Creek, MI, passed away Friday, January 9, 2009 at Battle Creek Health System. He was born June 8, 1927 in Battle Creek, MI the son of Frederick Watson and Alice Augusta (Packham) Terrell. Fred married Rose Myers on April 15, 1948 in Battle Creek and she preceded him in death on February 1, 1996. Fred attended Battle Creek Central High School and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a Fireman First Class. Fred earned the following medals: Victory Medal, American Area Campaign Medal, and Asiatic Pacific Area Campaign Medal. Fred worked for United Steel & Wire from 1946 to 1982. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and watching westerns on television. He also enjoyed cooking and eating out with his family and friends. Surviving are his children, Linda Gradwell of Battle Creek, Mary (Ronald) McGinn of Henderson, MD, Thomas F. Terrell of Battle Creek, David (Dawn) Terrell of Brimley, MI; grandchildren, Jeff Gradwell, Scott and Bob McGinn, Aleisa Gradwell-Charameda and Carrie McGinn-Miller; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandson Eddie Gradwell on October 14, 2007. Visitation will be held at Bachman Hebble Funeral Service on Monday from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. at Bachman Hebble Funeral Service with Pastor Robert L. Zuhl officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial tributes may be made to the American Lung Association. Arrangements by the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, a member by invitation Selected Independent Funeral Homes. (269)965-5145