Fieldon Terry, 84, died Saturday, September 28, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Union County on March 10, 1935 to James Howard and Bessie Lucille Terry. He was a Korean War Veteran serving in the United States Navy and Army. He was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church. He was a truck driver for many years, a diesel mechanic and worked for the Sherman Police Department and retired from the Pontotoc County Sheriff’s Office. He enjoyed bird hunting and fishing.
Services will be 11 AM Wednesday at Lee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Danny Wilburn officiating. Burial will be in Lee Memorial Park. Lee Memorial Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.
He is survived by two daughters, Diane Williams (Dannie) of Belden and Janet Rhynes of Baldwyn; one son, Junior Terry (Kathy) of Center Hill; 10 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Jean Terry; 2 sons, Clyde McDowell and Dennis McDowell; a daughter, Jeanette Melton and a granddaughter, Gwen Melton.
Pallbearers will be Jason Terry, Nathan Terry, Mason Terry, Mitchell Campbell, Mark McDowell and Jeffrey Verell.
Visitation will be 5 – 7 Tuesday.
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
11:00 AM
5257 Raymond Avenue
Tupelo, Mississippi 38879
