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William Sanford "Bill" Terrell

William Terrell Obituary

William Sanford Terrell William Sanford "Bill" Terrell died Thursday, April 24, 2008, at his residence. Funeral service will be held 10 a.m. EDT Tuesday, April 29, 2008, Crypt-side at Culley's MeadowWood Memorial Park, 700 Timberlane Road. Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 28, 2008, in Culley's MeadowWood Riggins Road Chapel (850-877-8191). Bill was born October 7, 1923, in Atlanta, Ga. He had lived in Jacksonville and graduated from Fletcher High School. He served as a Naval Aviator in World War II. Bill was employed by Duval Spirits and Harold Snow's. He was the long time owner of Bill Terrell's Liquors and was most recently with Market Square Liquors with 21 years of service. Bill was married to June Bryan Terrell for 61 years until her death in 2003. Survivors include his children, Shirley Terrell Trusty (and husband George Bryant) of Zephyrhills, Nancy Terrell Misener (and husband Carl) of Tallahassee, Terrie Terrell Groom (and husband Eric) of Tallahassee, William Sanford Terrell Jr. of Tallahassee and Bryan Scott Terrell (and wife Cindy) of Coral Springs; grandchildren, Darren Randall Trusty of Orlando, David Richard Trusty of Tallahassee, Eric Nathan Groom Jr. of Thomasville, Ga., Christopher Lee Groom of Tallahassee, and Ashley Nicole Terrell and Courtney Elizabeth Terrell, both of Coral Springs; and five great-grandchildren.He was also preceded in death by his parents, William and Minnie Terrell; and a grandson, John William Trusty Jr.

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Published by Tallahassee Democrat on Apr. 27, 2008.

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Ken Sarvis

May 9, 2008

Mr. Bill was a wonderful guy. It broke my heart to find out that he had died.

Mary Lewis

April 30, 2008

I hope that your happy memories will help to sustain all of you during this painful time. It WILL get better ... just concentrate on all the good times, good years and celebrations y'all shared. Love, Mary and Scott

Robert Hand

April 30, 2008

I would just like to extend my sympathies to the greater Terrell family over the loss of "Mr Bill". I'm sure that all will have many happy memories to reflect upon .

B J Peters

April 28, 2008

Bill was the kindest and nicest person i have ever meet. He was a great friend. B J Peters

louie bollo

April 28, 2008

Tallahassee will miss you Bill.glad to know you.

Lisa Doxsee (and Joe)

April 28, 2008

I loved the article about Mr. Terrell.
He really was the happiest, most positive and warm man, that I have ever met. All you kids carry on that tradition, and love one another with everything you have! You will get through this hurt...with time. And know mama June has patiently waited to be reunited with her husband.
AND...Our mom Joan and daddy Tom Doxsee will look after them in heaven! We Love ya'll!
THE DOXSEE CLAN!

Dianne Pagel

April 28, 2008

He was truly a wonderful man. I am so thankful that I had a chance to get to know him. He will be missed but never forgotten.

Bill Norris

April 28, 2008

I have had the pleasure on knowing Bill since 1970. The most upbeat professional gentleman I have ever known. To his family, be thankful for all the great memories. He was a jewel!

Elmer & Marianne Forester

April 27, 2008

We knew Bill and June for many years.Great people to have known.Our thoughts go out to the family...God Bless..

Jane Slaughter-Cederholm

April 27, 2008

Mr. Terrell was a true gentleman; always a pleasure to talk with and a joy to spend time around. He always made the extra effort to help obtain unusual or different products and his special care was greatly appreciated!
May God grant his family peace at this most difficult time.

Greg Maxwell

April 27, 2008

For all the many, many reasons I will remember him, he was always a gentleman.

May all the surviving family find many blessings in his memory.

"Doc"

mike cunningham

April 27, 2008

Bill was a great man of humour, caring, honesty, and buisiness. He will be missed.

Allen Thompson

April 27, 2008

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

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