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Gene Terry Obituary
Chesapeake - Gene W. Terry, 80, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2013. He was born in Princess Anne County, VA, educated in Norfolk Public Schools, Norfolk State University, and retired from the United States Postal Service. He served as a deacon with dual membership at Deliverance Tabernacle Church in Chesapeake, VA and at Tabernacle of Prayer for all People, Norfolk, VA. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 50 years, Pastor Myrtle M. Terry; two daughters, Myrtle Richardson (Jerry) and Ditamichelle Terry; four sons, Henry Parker (Evelyn), Dr. Steven Terry (Victoria), Myron Terry (Crystal), and Orcellious Dickson (Lorraine); 14 grandchildren, and a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. The Wake will be held on Fri., Sept. 6, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Deliverance Tabernacle, 4202 Bainbridge Blvd., Chesapeake. The Homegoing service will be held at 12 noon on Sat., Sept. 7, at Tabernacle of Prayer for all People, 5104 Colley Ave., Norfolk, VA, Dr. Steven V. Terry, Officiating. Graves Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
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Claudia Cuffee
August 31, 2022
Still in my heart, NEVER forgotten...missing Bro. T dearly. Rest peacefully my forever loving Deacon. Much Love.
Claudia (Freeman) Cuffee
September 7, 2013
There will NEVER be enough kind words to describe Bro. Terry. I will forever miss him & his words of wisdom. I am grateful to God that my family & I had the opportunity to have Bro. T in our lives. His words of wisdom will continually live on in our heart. Never say goodby... "See you later Bro.T"...XO XO XO
September 6, 2013
There will never be another Bro. T. This man was full of wisdom, both natural and spiritual and I learned quite a bit from him. It was Bro. T. that taught me how to work and not be worn out after working. He would say work the work, don't let the work work you. I've never forgotten it and now I tell others how to work. Thank you Bro. T. gone but never forgotten. Family be encouraged.
Donna Hampton
September 6, 2013
My prayers goes out to all of the family.It was a privileged of being in the company of Mr.Terry.When I would go over to kiss him,he would ask have I talk to my mom.I got a chance to tell him thank you for that word of wisdom.now I call my mom often.
Kenny Setzer
September 6, 2013
Deac will be missed by us all family keep the faith. Pastor Kenny and Wanda Setzer To God Be The Glory Min Charlotte NC.
Laura Y. Wilkins
September 6, 2013
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Shawnetta Butts
September 5, 2013
Oh where to begin, just the other day I dreamed I saw you walking around the grocery store. My how time flies, I remember you calling me to you in church and sitting me on your lap and asking me about life in general. I will forever cherish those memories. My deepest condolences go to the Terry family, may God and good times and memories comfort you all.
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