Ernest Charles Terry

Ernest Charles Terry, 75, a native of New Orleans, LA passed away peacefully on October 15, 2018 in Houston, Texas. He is survived by his loving wife Mamie Dell Terry, his children Darron C. Terry and Donna Terry Newsome and grandchildren Amanda Christine Newsome, Robert Newsome, Jr., and Melody Cherise Newsome. Ernest was born on June 28, 1943 to the late Rev. Edward Terry, Sr. and the late Mrs. Bernice Jackson Terry. He was the brother of the late Edward Terry, Jr., Barbara Belcher, Earl Terry, Bernice Williams, the late Brenda Hutton, Beatrice Terry, Erskine Terry, and Eric Terry. He also had many nieces and nephews who will cherish precious memories of happy times spent with Uncle Ernest. He was educated in Orleans Parish Schools and graduated from George Washington Carver High School in 1960. After high school graduation, he was was eager to continue his education and enrolled at Southern University in New Orleans. Ernest was an honors accounting student and graduated magna cum laude in 1964. While at SUNO, he also became a charter member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Epsilon Upsilon Chapter. Always a lifelong learner, he earned a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Houston Law School in 1991. Ernest was employed as an accountant at Kaiser Aluminum in Baton Rouge, LA, Johnson & Johnson in Sherman, TX, and Exxon Mobile in Houston. After 40 years of meritorious service as an accountant, CPA, and attorney, he retired from Exxon Mobil in 2004. He worked post-retirement as an attorney at McGinnis, Lochridge & Kilgore Law Firm for five years. The foundation for his determined spirit was rooted in his Christian faith. After moving to Houston in 1972, Ernest and his family joined Brentwood Baptist Church where he held membership until his death. He served as chairman of the finance committee and sang in the male chorus. Relatives, friends, members of Brentwood Baptist Church, Southern University Alumni Association, Exxon Mobil Retiree Association, and fraternity brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha are invited to attend visitation and Alpha Phi Alpha Omega Service at Sugarland Mortuary, 1818 Eldridge Road, Sugarland, TX from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM on Friday, October 26, 2018. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at 10:30 AM at Brentwood Baptist Church, 13033 Landmark, Houston, Tx. Visitation will precede the funeral service beginning at 9:00 AM until 10:30 AM.