Howard Bracey Terrell

1923 - 2017

Howard Bracey Terrell obituary, 1923-2017, Hanover, VA

BORN

1923

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Woody Funeral Home Atlee Chapel

9271 Shady Grove Road

Mechanicsville, Virginia

Howard Terrell Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 25, 2017.

Howard Bracey Terrell, age 93, died Friday, February 24, 2017 in Hanover. Howard was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He had been a bookkeeper for Spotless Stores. Howard was a long time member and Deacon at Tabernacle Baptist Church, Richmond.

He is survived by 5 children, Betty Terrell Myers (Jimmy), Barbara Terrell Joyner (Donald), Richard Allen Terrell (Denise), Pamela Terrell Cross (Wirt) and Daved Brian Terrell (Bobbie); two brothers, William Vinson Terrell and Robert Donald Terrell (Judith); 12 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews and many friends.

Howard is preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Adelle Terrell; son, Gordon "Billy" Lewis Terrell; parents, David Edward Terrell and Edna Lee Terrell and four grandchildren.

Visitation for Howard Bracey Terrell will be 2:00 – 4:00 pm and 6:00 – 8:00 pm Monday, February 27, 2017 at Woody Funeral Home – Atlee Chapel, 9271 Shady Grove Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23116. Funeral service will be at 11:00 am, Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at the Cool Spring Baptist Church, 9283 Atlee Station Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23116. Burial will be Forest Lawn Cemetery.
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March 1, 2017

Connor Terrell

RIP Grandaddy. Hope you are reuniting with Nanny.

February 26, 2017

Irvin Goode

The Goode Family will like to extend our heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Howard was a beautiful and caring person. He loved and cherished his family and friends and will truly be missed. May god bless and keep you

February 25, 2017

Bernie Henderson

As President of Woody Funeral Home, I extend our deepest sympathy from all our staff for your loss. We are committed to providing the utmost care to you at this time and throughout the days to come. Our purpose is to assist and serve you in a manner that exceeds your expectations. We pledge to strive to merit the trust you have reposed in us.

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