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Obituary For Chester Terry, Sr.
On January 13, 2023, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, Pastor and friend was called from labor to rest. Pastor Chester Wilmouth Terry, Sr. was born in Mecklenburg County on August 1, 1956 to the late John C. and Shelby Jean Smith Terry. He graduated from Bluestone Senior High School in 1975. Pastor Terry received his early Christian training from St. Luke Baptist Church under the direction of the late Pastor H. F. Peace. He served as Superintendent of Sunday School and as a Deacon. After accepting his call to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Pastor Terry was licensed by the St. Luke Baptist Church in June 1990 and ordained in September, 1990. He earned a B.A. in Christian Education from the M.C. Allen School of Religion from Lynchburg Seminary and College. Pastor Terry was immediately recruited to pastor at the New St. Douglas Baptist Church in Boydton, VA and served for thirty-two years until his death. He also was the esteemed pastor of the Whittle Grove Baptist Church in South Hill, VA for twenty-seven years. Pastor Terry served as the Vice-Moderator and was the current Moderator of The Riverside Association. He was a spirit-filled, born again Christian who felt so honored that God had called him to preach. He delighted in preparing the appropriate sermon for the occasion and could come up with some interesting titles, such as “Don’t Lose Your Head on Your Birthday”, “The Feet of a Pastor” and “Making it on Broken Pieces”. Pastor Terry’s favorite song was “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus” and his favorite scripture was 1 Corinthians 2:9. Aside from preaching, Pastor Terry had a passion for spending time with his family and the church family. He loved country music, oldies and goodies, Gun Smoke, making sweet potato pies, playing horse shoes, gardening, cutting and splitting wood, warming by a hot wood heater and anything he could find to do outside. Pastor Terry, our friend will be truly missed. Pastor Terry leaves to cherish his memory, his wife Helen; son, Chester Jr.; two daughters, Kimberly Harris (Dwayne) and Kristian Johnson; two stepsons, Lincoln and Brian Winn; three grandsons, Dwayne Harris, Jr., and Nelson and Jeremiah Johnson; three step grandchildren, Brandyn Winn, Damon Smith and Rylie Turner; his godson, Vincent Goode; two sisters, Brenda Terry and Linda Taylor (Anthony); one brother, Calvin Terry; cousins raised as brothers and sisters, Avon Overby, Arlean Knight, Lacinda Saunders, Abner Overby (Frances), Ruth Saunders, Marilyn Boyd, Lorene Bragg, and Joyce Palmer (Clyde); one uncle, Fitzgerald L. Terry (Sara); and a host of loving nieces, other relatives and friends including a father figure, Deacon Curtis Bouldin.
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Our prayers are with the family. I pray God be with you during this time of sorrow. R2SMA6R
My Sympathy and prayers go out to the Terry family and to the church family. May the Lord give you strength and comfort during this difficult time of bereavement. Irene Wyatt Classmate
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Paster Chester Terry. We will never forget the lessons he has taught us over the years at New St. Douglas. Our prayers are sent to his wife, children, the rest of family. We will cherish all the memories. Markila S. Hutcheson & Linda Hayes Patton
My family extends their deepest sympathy to the Terry family. We will keep y'all in our prayers and for the special and precious blessing of knowing Rev. Terry. Barbara Finley(Browns & Bowers Family!
Our heart felt condolences to the Terry Family. Praying you'll be comforted with precious memories and God's presence to care for you in your loss.
Dr. & Lady Melvin (Robin) Gilliam, Chester, VA
NO MORE PAIN NO MORE DISTRESS YOU HAVE ENTERED THE GRACE OF GOD'S SWEET SWEET REST C.B.G.B.
BLESSINGS BELOVES MAY THE ARMS OF GOD EMBRACE, KEEP,GRANT YOU ALL STRENGHTH AND COMFORT YOUR HEARTS ALONG WITH YOUR MINDS. CHESTER YOU WILL BE MISSED. TO ALL IN MY PRAYERS AND HEARTS YOU RESIDE NO ONE KNOWS THE WHENS OR WHYS BUT WE MUST KEEP THE FAITH WE SHALL REIGN WITH JESUS BY AND BY. LOVE YOU CUZZ CYNTHIA & Co.
Prayers 🙏 for The Terry Family and Church Families 🙏
TO the Terry Family our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief Mary Boswell and family.
The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart. Psalms 34:18 Love, The Family Of Nelson and Lillie Scott
I only worked with Mr. Terry a few months at Crater District Area Agency on Aging before he retired. He was always a kind sincere man. Rest in Peace sir.
Michael Wall
Praying for peace and comfort during this difficult time. The Morse Family will keep Rev. Chester Terry's family lifted up in prayer.
To: The family of Pastor Terry, our prayers and love are with your family at this present time, thank God that He have given you rest like no other, thank God that your graduation celebration has come and you have moved from labor to reward, your assignment is complete, Missionary Queen Gregory , Gloria Harrison and family, Pastor Sherwood Walker, Craig MCC, CAPITOL Heights Hghts, MD
Our love and prayers to the family and many friends of Rev.Terry.
Offering deepest condolences to you all. Please know that Lisa and I are certainly thinking of you all in this time of sorrow. Feel free to reach out to us if there is anything that we can do for you. GOD be with you all. Sincerely submitted, C. Bobby and Lisa McClure
We extend our sincere and heartfelt condolences to First Lady Terry and family. Pastor Terry was an inspiration to everyone that knew him. He will be greatly missed. May God comfort you and your family in this time of sorrow and remember that weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. Rev. Mark and Rev. Zella Young
We extend our sincere and heartfelt condolences to First Lady Terry and family. Pastor Terry was an inspiration to everyone that knew him. He will be greatly missed. May God comfort you and your family in this time of sorrow and remember that weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. Rev. Mark and Rev. Zella Young
Our heartfelt prayers and condolences to First Lady Terry and the Family. May the Lord be your strength. Pastor & First Lady Betts and the Gethsemane Baptist Church Family
My Condolences to the Terry Family - sending hugs love and Prayers - Minister Pamela Roberts
Chester was a man of many words but it was always a pleasure to talk to him. Prayers for the family at this sad time. Edward and Carolyn Day.
To first Lady Mrs.Helen Terry and family. Sincerely sorry about Pastor Terry passing. He will be truly missed by ever one who knew him. Hold on to God's unchanging hands. We may endure for a night, but joy will come in the morning.
Sorrowfully,
Deacons Roy & Patricia Key. 8
Our hearts was deeply saddened to hear of Pastor Terry.Find comfort in John 11:25-26. He will be missed. Lov to the family, Sammy&Jennie Brame
We extend our sincere condolences to 1st Lady Helen Terry and family. To know Pastor Terry was to love him. He will be truly missed. "For I reckon the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared to the glory which shall be revealed in us"Romans 8:18. Sorrowfully submitted Pastor George Johnson & Wife & Holly Grove Baptist church Family
I am deeply sorry for our loss; I appreciate all his love and kindness he showed to the church family and to my personal family ;praying for Gods comfort and peace and strength for our family and church families 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Our deepest condolences to the Terry family. Stay strong and remember the Lord is with you during this time. The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. – Deuteronomy 31:8 Pastor Leo Thorpe and First Lady Mattie Thorpe
Praying for the family during this difficult time. Pastor Chester Terry was a kind and caring individual. R.I.H. Pastor Terry. Elnora H. Walker
Prayers and condolences to the family. May God be with you during this difficult time. Pastor Terry was an inspiration to me. He was a caring individual and will be missed. R.I.P. Pastor Terry.R
I am deeply pained and saddened to learn about the death of our pastor Chester W. Terry Sr. My heartfelt condolences to you and to your family. I can absolutely imagine the overwhelming pain and loss that your family is facing.
Pastor Terry was a man of wisdom and his devotion to his family and Church was admirable. His valuable words and precious thoughts will be ever etched in our hearts. His presence always added color and positivity to any environment. Pastor Terry death is a great loss for Whittle Grove church family. I will cherish his vibrant memories, forever.
Valerie Bruce-Jones
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