Terry Lee Jarvis, 78, of Brandon, Florida entered into rest on Wednesday, October 7, 2020. He was born in Scott County, Illinois to the late Bernard and Cora Jarvis. Terry graduated from Ashland High School in Illinois and continued his education at Bob Jones University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management. He married the love of his life Karen K Kittrell on August 28, 1965. During his early years, Terry proudly served in the United States Marines before going to work for Bendix Corp., Caterpillar Tractor Comp. and retiring from GTE/Verizon. Terry worked part-time during his retirement years at Publix Supermarket at Winthrop Town Center. Terry’s hobbies included baseball, basketball, fishing, traveling in the RV, and being a farm boy at heart. He was “Mr. Fix It” for family and friends and during his time at Publix. Terry would want everyone to kow he loved the Lord Jesus his savior, his family, and his country. Terry leaves behind his beloved wife, Karen K Kittrell Jarvis; son, Dr. Todd M. Jarvis and wife, Kathy Lane Jarvis; daughter Tonya Jarvis Williamson and husband, Ken Williamson; grandchildren, Johnathan Serra, Katie Griffith, Cody Jarvis, Lauren Simpson and Megan Jarvis; great-grandchildren, Mackenzie Jarvis, and Hazel Grace Jarvis; sister, Nancy Jarvis Boyer; and mother-in-law, Roberta Kittell. Terry was preceeded in death by his father, Bernard Jarvis; mother, Cora Jarvis; and sister, Joyce Teaney. A celebration of life will take place at 11:30 on Oct 24th at Bell Shoals Baptist Church; family will receive guests at 11am. He will be laid to rest at Hillsboro Memorial Gardens.
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