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James Terrette Obituary
Born on Sept. 1, 1939, in Olean, N.Y., he was a son of Henry M. and Anah B. Taylor Terrette. On March 26, 1964, in Ansbach, Germany, he married Carole E. Sutton, who survives.
Jim attended Oswayo Valley High School in Shinglehouse. He was employed by Dresser-Rand in Olean for many years, retiring in 2002.
Jim was a 64-year-plus life-member of the Shinglehouse Volunteer Fire Department. He was a member of the Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses in Wellsville.
He enjoyed fishing and hunting. His greatest love was his family.
Surviving besides his wife are two sons, Timm C. (Susan) Terrette of Shinglehouse and Gair C. (Pamela) Terrette of Port Allegany; four grandchildren; two brothers, Gorden (Bonnie) Terrette of Acworth and Georgia and Garold "Jerry" (Betty) Terrette of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; three sisters, Peggy Leilous, Patricia Danforth and Pudge (Don) Sturdevant, all of Shinglehouse; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Jim was predeceased by three sisters, Eva Simons, Marian Kemp and Rebecca Stonemetz; and a brother, Henry M. "Bud" Terrette Jr.
Family and friends called on Sunday (Dec. 10, 2017) at the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, 118 South Union Street, Shinglehouse. Private burial services were held on Monday (Dec. 11, 2017) in Maple Grove Cemetery, Shinglehouse.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday (Dec. 17, 2017) at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 115 Chamberlain St., Wellsville, N.Y., with Jack Cairns, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 115 Chamberlain St., Wellsville, NY 14895; or to a charity of the donor's choice.
To express condolences or share a fond memory of Jim, please visit virgillhowardfuneralhome.com.
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