Mr. Eugene Terrell Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Eugene Terrell, at the age of 74 years left his earthly home on Monday, February 10, 2020 after living a long and full life. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his lifetime and ultimately gave him peace. He was born to the late Callie Terrell, in Denham Springs, Louisiana on December 23, 1945 and was raised in Saginaw, Michigan by his sister and brother-law, Mary (Leroy) Jones. Eugene served in the United States Army and obtained an Honorable discharge. He began his career in corrections in Standish, Michigan and retired as a Corrections Officer from the Freeland State Prison in Freeland, MI. Eugene married Paulette Terrell on November 20, 2015. He was a faithful member of World Outreach Campus where he was a dedicated usher and a cook for the Friday Dinners. He was a true blessing to all that knew him and truly a gentle giant that you would hear say, “Lord Have Mercy”. Eugene will be forever known as a sharp dresser and an awesome cook. He enjoyed shopping, being a sharp dresser, cooking, he loved his wife, family and he loved the Lord. Mr. Terrell was a person of integrity and a kind-hearted person. Gene, also affectionately known as “Brother Bear” will be dearly missed by his loved ones, who celebrate the fact that he is at peace with his creator. Eugene is survived by his wife, Paulette Terrell; children, Eugene Terrell, Jr., Timothy Terrell and Joseph Jackson; daughter, Michelle Terrell; sisters, Martha Lockhart, Denham Springs, LA and Bobbie Sowell-Buford (twin sister), Saginaw, MI; brothers, Lionell (Dorothy) Terrell and Russell (Paula) Terrell, both of Saginaw; a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, many other relatives and friends. Mr. Terrell was preceded in death by his daughter, Vonnie Terrell; his mother, Callie Terrell and several siblings. Funeral service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at World Outreach Campus, 2405 Bay Road, Saginaw, MI 48602. Dr. Hurley J. Coleman, Jr. will officiate with interment in Great Lakes National Cemetery, G-4200 Belford Road, Holly, MI 48442. Friends may call at the Evans & Browne's Funeral Home on Monday, February 17, 2020 from 2:00 until 8:00 p.m. The family will be present to greet friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m.

Mr. Eugene Terrell

December 23, 1945 - February 10, 2020

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Mr. Eugene Terrell

December 23, 1945 - February 10, 2020

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