Charles H. "Chuck" Terry

Charles H. "Chuck" Terry obituary

Charles H. "Chuck" Terry

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Charles Terry Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory - Wheeling/Bethlehem on Nov. 26, 2025.

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Charles "Chuck" H. Terry age 84 of Benwood, WV, formerly of Sherrard, WV passed away Saturday November 22, 2025, at WVU Wheeling Hospital.

He was born May 1, 1941, in Glen Dale, WV, son of the late Charles W. and Joan Boyce Terry.

He was as a retired supervisor for AEP Kammer Power Plant with over 30 years of service and worked under former Attorney General Daryl McGraw. He was a former member of Benwood Council, former Commissioner of Benwood/McMechen Housing; enjoyed NASCAR racing and traveling especially to Key West. He was Catholic by faith.

Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Mary "Babe" Terry ('til death do us part); one daughter, Amy Terry (Ron) of Benwood, WV; 8 grandchildren, Ashley (Dustin), Cory (Kristen), Brittany (Mike), Tyler, William, Walker, Ava, Garrett; 4 great- grandchildren, Cason, Camden, Ethan, Kiyan; two brothers, Donald Terry of Sherrard, WV, Rick Terry of Belmont, OH, one sister, Jayne Lee (Rick) Young of Belmont, OH; and several nieces and nephews.

A special thank you to Lea, Selma, Bill, Denise, Dana, Curt; and friends of 50 years Sandie and Jim.

Family will receive friends Monday December 1, 2025 from 1:00-4:00 pm at Grisell Funeral Home and Crematory 1 Ridgecrest Rd Wheeling/Bethlehem, WV.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Catholic Charities 2000 Main St. Wheeling, WV, 26003.

Sympathy expressions at grisellfuneralhomes.com.

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Upcoming Events

Dec

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Memorial service

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory- Wheeling/Bethlehem

1 Ridgecrest Road, Bethlehem/Wheeling, WV 26003

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