Eugene Terrell Sr.

Eugene Terrell Sr. obituary, Mitchell, IN

Eugene Terrell Sr.

Eugene Terrell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center on Dec. 22, 2025.
MITCHELL – Eugene Terrell, Sr., 86, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025, at his residence.

Born June 3, 1939, in Mount Washington, Kentucky, he was the son of Barney and Frances (Moore) Terrell. He married Carolyn Sue Leatherman on June 23, 1958, and she preceded him in death on January 28, 2013.

Eugene was an RC Cola delivery driver and retired as a laborer for Lawrence County. He enjoyed working on vehicles and doing body work. Eugene loved to be outdoors fishing or mushroom hunting.

Surviving are his children, Eugene (Vicky) Terrell, Jr. of Mitchell, Randy (Gayle) Terrell of Mitchell, Roger Terrell of Lawrenceport, Tommy Terrell of Mitchell, and Tammy (Andy) Albertson of Mitchell; ten granddaughters; eight grandsons; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and siblings, Larry Terrell of Heltonville, Ronnie Terrell of Mitchell, Billy Terrell of Mitchell, Peggy Bishop of Mitchell, Carole Clem of Mitchell, Marilyn Durham of Kentucky, and Ella Mae Terrell of Alabama.

His parents; son, Leslie Terrell; and siblings, Barney Terrell, Jr., Aldine Terrell, and Yvonne Combs, preceded him in death.

Graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 23, at the Mitchell Cemetery with Brother Marc Fields officiating.

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