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Troy Terrell Obituary

TROY L. TERRELL, 57 ROCKFORD - Troy L. Terrell, 57, of Rockford passed away Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2010, in his home after a long illness. Born May 13, 1953, in Poinsette, Ark., the son of Roy and Virginia Terrell. He lived his entire life in Rockford. He owned and operated Terrell & Sons Construction Co. Troy was an avid fisherman. Survivors include lifelong companion, Theresa Humphreys; daughter, Tracy; sons, Steven, Troy, Daniel and Michael; 18 grandchildren; two brothers; three sisters; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by parents, Roy and Virginia; one daughter; one brother; and one sister. For information regarding the memorial service, contact the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family. Arrangements are with Gasparini & Oliveri Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 707 Marchesano Drive. Send condolences to www.gaspar inioliverifuneral.net.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Aug. 13 to Aug. 14, 2010.

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Kelly Schmidt/Beasley

September 12, 2010

Love you guys!

Kurt Schmidt

August 20, 2010

We will miss Troy dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with my Uncles, Aunts and cousins. Love you all.
The Schmidt Family

Kurt Schmidt

August 20, 2010

We will miss Troy dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with my Uncles, Aunts and cousins.
The Schmidt Family

betty,nique,traye webster

August 15, 2010

WE THOUGHT OF YOU TODAY
We thought of you today,but that is nothing new.We thought of you yesterday,and will tomorrow,too.
We think of you in silence,and make no outward show.for what it meant to lose you only thos love know..
Remembering you is easy,We do it everyday.its the heartache of losing you.
**THAT WILL NEVER GO AWAY**
LOVE U TRACY MY HEART GOS OUT TOO YOU,JUST STAY STRONG IT WILL BE HARD BUT YOU HAVE A LOT OF FAMILY THAT LOVES YOU AND THAT IS THERE FOR YOU..

BEVERLY MORROW

August 14, 2010

TRACEY SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR FATHER,HE WILL BE MISSED BY LOTS OF PEOPLE,HANG IN THERE BABY GIRL EVERYTHING WILL WORK OUT FINE..I WILL BE PRAYING FOR U AND THE FAMILY.............BEVERLY STEPHENS,MORROW.

KIZIA BROWN,HINTON

August 14, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

betty webster

August 14, 2010

my <3 gos out 2 u all...

lauri koch

August 14, 2010

thanks to everyone for their support.we will see many on sunday 8/15 at his moving on party.toast him with a pepsi from wherever you are.it's left a hole in our lives that we will fill with laughter when we remember his troyisms and his loving ways.he always said "i love you" before he ended a conversation thats a lesson for all of us.i'll forever miss you Uncle Troy,love Lauri

natoshia smith

August 14, 2010

Tracy I am so sorry for loss. I loved him just as much as anyone. I love all of you and I am here for you all. you all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Callie Biever

August 13, 2010

Tracy I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad, I love you & you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Callie Biever

August 13, 2010

Tracy I am so sorry to hear of your loss. PLease know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you !!

August 13, 2010

to the terrell family we are so sorry to hear of your loss, may he rest in peace . terry & barbara hutchison & sons billy . joshuah, & jeremy smith

Becky Rodriguez Gill-Gunderson

August 13, 2010

Patty, Tracy and family, I am sorry to hear about the lost of your brother and father Troy. May you find peace and confort knowing that he is not in pain any longer and is with God and his Angles looking down on you with his love for you all.

Connie madden

August 13, 2010

We were very sorry to hear about the loss of Troy. Although I did not know him personally, my husband did and I remember him mentioning often.

The Family of The Late James Madden

August 13, 2010

sorry for your lost troy was a very good soul. mr. mrs .michael stucke,and family.

Jan smith King

August 13, 2010

I can't believe he won't grab me and hug my neck. Always showing his affection on his face and in all the hugs he gave. He can hug those who has passed before. We will miss you,

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