John H. Terry

John H. Terry, 85, of Roanoke, departed this life on Tuesday, August 26, 2008, at home peacefully. He was born May 9, 1923, to the late Nannie and John C. Terry. John's early education began on Bent Mountain and continued in the Roanoke City School System. He was a veteran of World War II. He was one of the first blacks to become a supervisor with Appalachian Power Company in his region, where he worked until retirement.
John was treasurer of the Altruist Club for many years, and secretary of the Shelton Hunt Club. He started as a walking deacon at the age of 14 at Bent Mountain Baptist Church, which he helped build. He later became an active member of Hill Street Baptist Church, serving as past superintendent of the Sunday School, a member of the Deacon Board, Male Chorus, music department, and scholarship committee. John was a member of Prince Hall F&AM.
John was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Helen McGeorge Terry; brother, Ellis Terry; and a nephew, William Terry Jr.
Those left to rejoice in his memory are daughter and caregiver, Johnnella Terry; son, Michael C. Terry Sr., grandson and caregiver, Scott TerryCabbler; grandson, Michael C. Terry Jr.; great-granddaughter, Briana Terry-Cabbler; sister, Bonniebell Redd; daughterin-law, Joyce T. Ross; sistersin-law, Willie Mae Walker and Joyce Ann Crawford, of Youngstown, Ohio; brothersin-law, Thomas McGeorge, of Buffalo, N.Y., and Beverly McGeorge, of Youngstown, Ohio; and a host of devoted nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.
We would like to thank all of those who assisted with his care.
Thanks to the Veterans Administration Hospital for all of their kindness and care. A special thanks to Dr. Bernard Dunne, his primary care physician and his staff. Dr. Alemu, Dr. M. Coffey, June Powell, everyone in the Renal/Dialysis Unit; The staff on 4J and to the members of Hill St. Baptist Church and Bent Mountain Baptist Church. Also, thank you to the members of the Altruist Club.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, August 30, 2008, at Hill Street Baptist Church with the Rev. Johnny R. Stone officiating. The interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service. Friends may call on Friday afternoon, August 29, 2008, for viewing at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to www.Hamlar-Curtis.com.