Joseph Russell Terry

TERRY Colonel Joseph Russell Terry- was born on April 21, 1924, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and passed away in his home surrounded by family on Monday, October 25, 2010 in Mobile, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Sally Stevens Terry, his parents, Dr. William J. Terry, Sr. and Mrs. Venola Davis Terry, and his brother William J. (Bill) Terry. He is survived by his loving wife, Ann Marie Kilpatrick Terry, and by his four sons; Dr. W. Jeff Terry (Elizabeth), R. Steve Terry (Emily), Dr. Andrew P. Terry (Elizabeth), all of Mobile, and Burney H. Terry (Shari) of Birmingham. He is also survived by Ann Marie's three daughters, Ginny K. Russell (David) and Ann K. Leatherbury (Edward) of Mobile, and Elizabeth K. Seaver (Arthur) of Metairie, Louisiana. Other survivors include his brother, Dr. Edward D. Terry (Marilyn) of Tuscaloosa and seventeen grandchildren; Dr. William J. Terry, Jr. (Marlee), Miller S. Terry (Katie), Gordon M. Terry, Kathryn Y. Arms (Jamie), Sarah Y. Burt (Scott), Russell S. Terry, Jr., Alexandra S. Terry, Caitlin H. Terry, Burney H. Terry, Jr., Patrick R. Terry, Jack D. Terry, Ann Marie Russell, Ansley S. Marshall (Carter), Buddy Seaver, Margaret A. Leatherbury, Edward S. Leatherbury, and Virginia D. Leatherbury. He is also survived by four great grandchildren. Russell worked for Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company since 1955 and he was one of the first certified life underwriters in Mobile. He was active in the Mobile Jaycees, the Mobile Chamber of Commerce, and many other civic organizations. He was also Chairman of the Board at Dauphin Way United Methodist Church which was an important part of his life. After graduating from Gulf Coast Military Academy, Colonel Terry served his country honorably and proudly overseas in the United States Army during World War II. He graduated from The University of Alabama in 1949, moved to Mobile and then served during the Korean War. A service to celebrate Russell's life will be held on Thursday, October 28th at 12:00 Noon with visitation beginning at 10:30 AM at Dauphin Way United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Old Springhill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Dauphin Way United Methodist Church, 1507 Dauphin Street, Mobile, AL 36604 or to a favorite charity. Heartfelt thanks to all of Russell's very special caregivers for all of their love and wonderful care. They are Charlie McCants, Gail Cowan, Debbie Malone, Gwen Kidd, Veronica Allen, and Asera Care Hospice.