Charles Morris Terry, 94, of Big Creek traded his sorrow for joy with his family by his side on June 11, 2019 at the Veterans Home in Oxford. He was born in Big Creek August 13, 1924 to Robert and Lubie Carter Terry.
He served his country as a rifleman in World War II and uring his time fighting in Central Europe he sacrificed his own wellbeing for the freedom of others. Not only did he earn a WWII Victory medal, but also a Purple Heart. He was a farmer by trade and worked diligently cultivating a variety of agricultural delicacies. Upon retirement he spent the rest of his days meticulously looking after his timberland, breaking ground for a garden, and cooking lunch for his family. He gave his life to Christ and faithfully attended Tabernacle United Methodist Church.
He leaves a son, William (Rheba) Terry, Big Creek; daughter, Margie Allen, Big Creek; grandchildren, Brian Allen, Christopher Nix, Chuck Terry, Jeff Nix, Gretchen Brown, Michelle Ruth, Paul Nix, Sandra Wilmeth; 13 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren,
He was preceded in death by his loving wife Clara Butler Terry; parents, Robert and Lubie Carter Terry; daughter, Charlsey Nix; sisters, Jimmie Shenep, Johnnie Stribling, Kate Webb, Leavy Stone, Margaret Boland, Mary Alice Sledge; brothers, Thadeous and Edward Terry, and sons-in-law, George Nix and Mike Allen.
The family will receive friends June 12 from 5-8 p.m. at Parker Memorial Funeral Home of Bruce. A celebration of his life will be June 13 at 2 p.m. at Parker Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jimmy Vance officiating and Bro. Steven Conlee assisting. Burial will take place with military honors at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens. Bailey Nix, Brandon Ruth, Bryan Nix, Chipper Nix, Elijah Nix, Jacob Terry, Steven Kelly and Taylor Terry will help lay him to rest.
Online condolences may be made at parkermemorialfuneralhomes.com.