Mr. Marvin Eugene Terrell, 84, of Graham passed away peacefully at his home in Surf City, NC on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at 4:05 p.m. following a brief illness.
A native of Guilford County, he was the husband of the late Clara Hughes Jones Terrell and the son of Ralph Otis Terrell and Estelle Bunting Terrell, both deceased. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy and a member of the American Legion. Mr. Terrell was the retired owner of Industrial Metal and Plastics, Inc. and also a retired volunteer fireman with the Graham Fire Department. He was an avid fisherman, golfer and won a Pro-Am at the GGO (Greater Greensboro Open) in the early 70’s which was one of his proudest moments. He was of the Methodist faith.
Survivors include two daughters, Susan Hughes Terrell (Grady Patton) of Greensboro and Elizabeth Anne “Betsy” Terrell (Jeffrey Textor) of Surf City; sister, Louise Powell of Durham; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Molko and brother, Clarence Terrell.
The funeral service will be conducted at the Rich & Thompson Chapel in Graham on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. by Rev. Darryl R. Peebles with the family receiving friends from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will follow in Graham Memorial Park. Other times they will be at the residence.
Memorials may be made to the Lower Cape Fear Hospice, Home Office, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401.
Condolences may be offered at www.richandthompson.com.
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