George Thomas Terry

Mr. Terry was born August 16, 1936, in Gallatin, TN, where he and his family were in the grocery business. He attended Shelby State Junior College of Technology, Memphis, TN. Mr. Terry was affiliated with many of Houston's largest automobile dealerships, including Ray Jensen Buick, Gillman Pontiac, Trucks of Texas, Marcus Jones Buick, and David Taylor Cadillac and in 1991 as Comptroller with Cars-Are-Us. After retirement in 1995, he enjoyed acting, horseshoe pitching, Senior Olympics, and his beloved pets Charlie, Nuchy, Gypsy, Willie, and Fred. He was an avid chess-player, poker-player, and a member of the Texas Horseshoe Association, and the Greater Houston Horseshoe Association. George participated in community theater with The Company on Stage, Inc., in Houston.

Mr. Terry was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert Wadell Terry and Ida Eula Horner Terry, brothers Raymond "Cotton" Wadell and Gordon B. Terry all of Gallatin, TN. Mr. Terry is survived by his wife of 40 years, Dona Terry of Houston; brother Weyman C. Terry of Gallatin, TN; sons Michael Terry of Atlanta, GA; Herbert Terry and wife Sharron of Portland, TN, and John Terry of Nashville, TN; one daughter Tracy Terry of Gallatin, TN; 9 grandchildren: Renee Terry, Heather Cutler, Ashley Terry, Josh Terry, Joseph Terry, McKenzie Terry, Jacob Terry, Hannah Terry, and Noah Terry, and 4 great-grandchildren: Gabrielle and Evan Cutler, Nicholas Hall, and Jacob Donaldson, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of special friends in Texas and in Tennessee.

Mr. Terry was a 31-year member of Alcoholics Anonymous and, until his last day, participated in helping his fellows by giving of himself. A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, October 22, at 1 pm, Earthman Bellaire Funeral Home, 6700 Ferris, Bellaire, TX 77401. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Delta Club or a charity of your choice .