Lewis Lafait Terrell

Lewis Lafail Terrell passed away in his home on October 14, 2025, at the age of sixty-three in Gulfport, Mississippi. He was born on August 27, 1962, to Ollie Davis Jr. and Minnie Pearl Terrell in Waynesboro, Mississippi. In 1974, he moved to Gulfport, Mississippi. He attended Harrison Central High School. In 2008, he met his wife, Tera Hall, whom he genuinely loved and dedicated his life to. They married in 2021 and were inseparable until his sudden death. He would let it be known that Tera Terrell has been the best wife in the world to him. Lewis was a devoted son to his mother, whom he loved and cherished more than anything else in life. He loved his Father with all his heart. He leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and unforgettable memories.

Lewis Terrell was preceded in death by his brother, Bobby Rydell Carter, his son Brent Reed, his great-grandmother Pearl Terrell, and his Grandmother Mildred Richey. And his Stepfather, Bobby Joe Carter.

Lewis Terrell is survived by his wife, Tera Terrell of Gulfport, Mississippi; daughter, Bridgett Reed of Atlanta, Georgia; his son, Leekeevis Edwards of Waynesboro, Mississippi; four stepchildren, Ashley Brown of Houston, Texas, Raven Hall, Samantha Hall, and Desmond Hall of Gulfport, Mississippi; his mother, Minne Pearl Carter of Gulfport, Mississippi; his father, Ollie Davis Jr. (Gladys Davis) of Chicago, Illinois; his sisters, Vivian Black (Jerry Black) of Davidson, North Carolina, Arlana Carter, Marlana Carter of Theodore, Alabama, and his sister Alissa Davis of Mattenson, Illinois; his brother, Frederick Davis (Kimberly Davis) of Mattenson, Illinois; and stepbrother, Billy Chapman (Thelma Chapman) of Fayetteville, North Carolina; four grandchildren and two step-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews; four special aunts, Darlene Davis, Lucille Busby, Lillie Beal, and Darnell Davis, all of Waynesboro, Mississippi, and aunt Rebecca Richey of Long Beach, California; his Special Cousins, Poppy Davis Chambers, Tammy Beal, and Catrice Davis; a special niece Kennedy Fisher of Chicago, Illinois; many dear friends who will miss him.

Lewis was a Loving father, friend, brother, uncle, and grandfather. He enjoyed playing cards & dominoes, hanging out at casinos, and he loved to cook and crack jokes. He was the life of the party!!!! He did things his way!!! He will be deeply missed.
God had a better plan for you, so he did what he thought best. He came and stood beside you and whispered, "Come and Rest." You bade no one a last farewell, not even a goodbye… You were gone before we knew it, and only God knows why.

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