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William Norman “Bill” TerrellPassing: January 19, 2019

Service:

Mitchell Wesleyan Church

Funeral Service

Thursday, January 24th @ 11:00 a.m.

Visitation:

Chastain Funeral Home

Wednesday January 23rd @ 4:00-7:00 pm

Cemetery:

Lawrenceport Cemetery

Thursday, January 24th

MITCHELL – William Norman “Bill” Terrell, 84, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019, at Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital.

Born May 31, 1934, in Lawrence County, he was the son of Robert M. and Mattie (Hahn) Terrell.  He married Joan R. Roberts June 5, 1953.

Bill was a general contractor and farmer.  He graduated from Mitchell High School in 1952 and attended Indiana University.  Bill was a member of  the IU Marching Hundred that played at President Eisenhower’s inauguration.  He was a member of the Mitchell Wesleyan Church and loved  gospel music. 

Surviving:
wife,
Joan Terrell of Mitchell
son,
Tom (Lorrie) Terrell of Mitchell
grandchildren,
Chris (Stephenie) Clock
Joni Clock
Tara (Jared) Condon
great grandchildren,
Bryan Hamm
Gabriel Condon
son-in-law,
Jim (Debbie) Clock of Mitchell
sister,
Sue McIntyre of Columbus

His parents; daughter, Sherry Clock; and siblings, Laura Jane Smith, Doretta K. Scott, Nancy Jolley, Keith Terrell, and Robert Terrell, preceded him in death.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 24, at the Mitchell Wesleyan Church with Reverend Stephen Jones officiating.  Burial will be in Lawrenceport Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday at Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center and from 10:00 a.m. until the service on Thursday at the church.

Memorial Gifts: Alzheimers Association

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15 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Bill and Renee Shoopman | MITCHELL
    Date: January 24, 2019
    We are so sorry for your loss . May God Bless you with peace and comfort at this time . Bill and Renee Shoopman
  2. Guest: Tim Sexton | Maynardville, TN
    Date: January 23, 2019
    I met Mr. Bill in 1981 when I worked at Big Ridge State Park in East Tennessee. It turned out to be the friendship of a lifetime. We played together, ate together, talked together, worshipped together. He was my Indiana Dad. My heart is grieved at his loss, but heaven is now a sweeter place. My prayers for Joan and Tom and the entire family. I love you folks with all of my heart.
  3. Guest: Sheila Tritle | Orleans
    Date: January 23, 2019
    I met Bill through Hoosier Uplands around 11 years ago and instantly knew he was a Godly man. Enjoyed his visits to our office he always brightened my day with his smile and his humor. They just don't make too many men like Bill Terrell! So glad I knew such an amazing man. God bless his family!
  4. Guest: John & Helen Hardman | Bloomington, In
    Date: January 23, 2019
    Built our first home and became a friend for life. I know Tom remembers putting the new roof on the old house on Harding Street in Orleans. Bill was one of the good guys! Sad to hear of his passing, but know he is in a far better place!
  5. Guest: Eddie hatfield | Mitchell Indiana
    Date: January 22, 2019
    Tom, sorry to read about your dad. I remember him best from the old Crawford Morris Labor Company days when i brought/would deliver the crew and him mostly straight lumber for building homes, garages, barns, or what every he was up to that day. It was great to be a part of the history he built. I can only imagine the stories he is telling and what he is doing up there! He will be keeping God on his toes! Prayers to you, God BLESS You in these times
  6. Guest: Janet and Charlie | Mitchell
    Date: January 22, 2019
    Was sorry to hear of BIlls passing...but, joyful to know that he is no longer suffering. Now he is actually truly....fine as frog hair..split 4 ways....Love you all. Janet and Charlie
  7. Guest: Ray and Denise Flynn | Clemmons NC
    Date: January 22, 2019
    So sad to hear about Mr. Terrell. He was such as Joy to us at Abraham Productions. We have missed him the last years of his illness. We think of him often and have wondered how he was doing. Glad to hear of his healing but sad for the family. Alzheimer’s is not easy for the family and we know how you’re happy for him to finally be free. We love you guys and pray for your comfort during this time.
  8. Guest: Richard Blackerby | Mitchell, IN
    Date: January 21, 2019
    I've known Bill all my life. He was always smiling and had good things to say. Bill was more than a friend. He treated people like family. You may be missed, but you'll never be forgotten.
  9. Guest: Raina J Smith | Bedford, indiana
    Date: January 21, 2019
    I will always remember Bill telling me I was tough and calling me "Sunshine" which was hid nickname for me. God Bless brother Bill Terrell. I will miss him.
  10. Guest: Justin Hill | Lenoir City, Tennessee
    Date: January 21, 2019
    I have many great memories of Mr. Bill at Big Ridge State Park playing softball. I looked forward to those games each year and to see his smiling face and all the laughs. Truly a great man and the world will be a lesser place without him. RIP Mr. Bill
  11. Guest: Robbie and oleta rudolph | Orleans indiana
    Date: January 21, 2019
    Boy we may not win but we're gonna look good now be ruff
  12. Guest: Susan Oaks | Maynardville, TN
    Date: January 20, 2019
    Sending love and prayers to our Indiana family. Mr. Bill was one of the best men I have known. I will treasure the memories we've made in the years you all came to the park for fun and fellowship. His words of wisdom and faith in the Lord will stay with me forever. He was tuff with 2 f's! I am blessed to call him my friend and will see him again one day in heaven.
  13. Guest: Jackie Irick | Norcross Georgia
    Date: January 20, 2019
    A finer man never walked this Earth.
  14. Guest: Sherry Flatford Shinn and Flatford family | Powell.Tennessee
    Date: January 20, 2019
    Will forever have precious memories of the excitement we all at Big Ridge Park had knowing "Mr. Bill and the family was coming to visit. That whole week .each night of that visit filled with laughter. softball and fellowship. Every family in the community gathered and made them apart of their family. God gave us a true gift of Mr. Bill.. He now is made whole resting in the arms of Jesus. Love and prayers to our extended Indiana family! Love "Shurry"
  15. Guest: Jamie Wires | Mitchell, Indiana
    Date: January 20, 2019
    I'm so sorry for your loss. Bill is at peace now and probably singing with Sherry. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

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