1936
2017
Gilbert Terry, 81, of Paris, passed away Monday, December 11, 2017, at his home.
Bright-Holland Funeral Home has scheduled memorial services for 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16th, at First Baptist Church – Paris with Dr. Tommy Turner & Rev. Ken Cannon officiating. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service.
Gilbert was born in the upstairs bedroom of his grandparents’ home in Whiterock, Texas, on Feb. 15, 1936, the son of Leslie and Katherine Maddux Terry.
In 1957, he began a career in the lumber and building industry in Dallas working at the S. P. Bush Lumber Company on Lovers Lane. After three years of training, he became manager of the lumber yard and ran the store until 1962, at which time he was hired by American Wood Corp as outside salesman selling doors and shutters. He began a very successful career in accounts with Sears in Chicago and Montgomery Ward in Miami, flying and driving to serve his accounts. In 1964, he became manager of American Wood Corp.
He purchased Holland Building Materials in Paris, Texas in 1969, and the business was renamed Highland Building Materials. In 1986, with his son as his business partner, they opened a second store, Highland Building Materials, in Clarksville, Texas.
Gilbert was an avid sportsman and spent every fall at his land in Red River County hunting deer and also hunted on many good leases in Texas and Colorado. He had a golf group and played several times weekly winning several flights in tournaments at Paris Golf and Country Club and traveling to many golf courses around the country.
Survivors include his wife, the former Linda Farmer, one son and his wife, Ritchey and Robbie Terry, and granddaughters Natalie and Emily Noble.
He was a faithful member of First Baptist Church – Paris and served as president of his Sunday school class.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Finish The Race, c/o First Baptist Church, P. O. Box 489, Paris, TX 75461-0489
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Sponsored by Bright-Holland Funeral Home.
December 21, 2017
Gary Smith
My condolences Ritchey and to your family and everyone at Highland. I could just sit talk with Gilbert for hours about the Lord, Football, Business and of years gone bye. He certainly had a story and I believe he told it well in how Highland is operated - love of the Lord and respect for everyone. Ritchey, you are well prepared - Joshua 1:2. Love you Brother.
December 16, 2017
Kathy Roberts
Mr H as I called him was a wonderful, kind man. He and Mr Duran always had a story to tell at Tracy's Table of Knowledge and I always enjoyed listening to them. He will be missed by many and especially at the Table of Knowledge. God give you peace and comfort. Kathy Roberts
December 15, 2017
Ritchey, we are so sorry to hear of your father's passing away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Robert & Sue Radney
December 15, 2017
Naoma Roark
So sorry for your loss. Have known him a few years, but really enjoyed him.
December 15, 2017
Friend
John Dickinson
I will always remember his kindness to me. A truly kind, gentle man
December 14, 2017
Mary Lynn (Vest) Mead
My daddy loved Gilbert Terry. I have fond and funny memories of them together. Prayers of peace and comfort for your family.
December 13, 2017
Jack Arnold
Ritchey, so sorry to hear of your loss. I always enjoyed visiting with your dad when I was in Clarksville and stopped in the store.
December 12, 2017
Anita Locke
Linda, So sorry for your loss. Know its hard, but with the love & help of your family, church family & friends you can make it.Take it one day at a time. with time for your self. Your friend Anita Locke
December 12, 2017
Chuck McLendon
I am very sorry for your loss Ritchey and Linda Terry, when I heard yesterday it was like when Dad left us I thought a lot of Gilbert he was an awesome person I will miss him and or little talks when I come in the store very much.
R.I.P. Mr. Gilbert Terry, you will be greatly missed
December 12, 2017
Carol Wooten
So sad to hear of Mr Terry's passing. We will remember him fondly and miss his presence in the store. Clarksville has lost a fine person. Prayers for peace and comfort, and may you always recall fond memories.
December 12, 2017
Derald Bulls
Dear Linda, Ritchey, Robbie and family--My thoughts and prayers are with you today and for the days ahead. My first recollection of Gilbert was as his paperboy on the corner of 22nd Street Southeast and Hubbard. He was always an encourager and complimented me on the job I was doing. That stuck with me all these years. I appreciated his kind words and a lasting friendship of some 50 years. May God provide you all with strength to begin each new day with the knowledge Gilbert's at the right hand of God.
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