Charles R. Terrell

Charles R. Terrell obituary

Charles R. Terrell

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Charles Terrell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Costin Funeral Chapel - Martinsville on Oct. 24, 2025.

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Charles R. Terrell, 88, of Martinsville, passed away Friday, October 24, 2025 at Franciscan Health Indianapolis.

Charles was born Thursday, January 14, 1937 to the late James and Maude (Graves) Terrell in Martinsville. He married Betty L. (Wilson) Terrell on August 23, 1958.

Charles worked for Link Belt in Indianapolis for 44 years. He enjoyed fishing. Charles loved taking his '29 Chevy to many car shows over the years with his brothers.

He is survived by his wife, Betty; children, Debra Case, Laura Sheeks (Danny), Daniel Terrell (Lisa); grandchildren, Leah Teer (Charley), Jared Brewer, Chris Cottrell (Danette), Cameron Alspaugh (Brittany Baker), Damon Terrell; great grandchildren, Dylan Teer, Brayden Teer, Dalton Cornelison(Karli), Genevieve Cottrell, Gabriel Cottrell.

Charles is preceded in death by his parents, James and Maude; 12 siblings.

Funeral Services are 1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 30, 2025 at Costin Funeral Chapel with Pastor Don Sparks officiating. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service beginning at 11:00 a.m.

Burial will be at Nebo Memorial Park Cemetery.

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Upcoming Events

Oct

30

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Costin Funeral Chapel

539 E Washington St., Martinsville, IN 46151

Send Flowers

Oct

30

Funeral service

1:00 p.m.

Costin Funeral Chapel

539 E Washington St., Martinsville, IN 46151

Send Flowers

Only 3 days left for delivery to next service.