Richard J. Terry

Mr. Richard J. Terry, age 82, of Mt. Washington, formerly of Hillview, returned to his Heavenly Father on Thursday, March 21, 2019. Mr. Terry was born in Lawrence County, AL on August 12, 1936 to the late Arthur and Birda Terry. He retired from General Electric after 40 years of service, attended Little Flock Baptist Church and served in the United States Army. He was a Master Mason and charter member of Zoneton Lodge #964.

Mr. Terry was involved in public service for over 30 years. He began in the 70’s with a Booster Club at North Bullitt which gave him the drive to become a City Council member, then Police Commissioner, and then City Mayor of Hillview. In Kentucky, he made history with a write-in ballot and successfully won.

He was very involved and loved by his community and his many gifts and talents were glady shared with them. He started Hillview Operation Santa, a great passion of his. He diligently served the disabled and worked with Options Unlimited. Home of the Innocents is also included in the organizations he served.

He dearly loved life, his family and laughter.

Among those who preceded him in death are, his grandson, Brandon “BG” Guarnera and 12 siblings.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 60 years, Wilda Terry; his children, Thomas V. Terry (Donna), DeLane Beard (Terry) and Theresa Guarnera (Dave); grandchildren, Teralane, Ryan, Josh, Ashley, Matthew, Adrian, Justin and Allie; a host of great grandchildren; his canine companion, Maggie, and many other dear family and friends, especially Stevie.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, March 25, 2019 in the chapel of Schoppenhorst, Underwood and Brooks Funeral Home (Preston Hwy. at Brooks Rd.) with burial to follow at Brookland Cemetery. Friends may pay their respects on Sunday from 11:00 am until 8:00 pm, and on Monday from 9:00 am until the time of service at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Hillview Operation Santa. Celebration of life will follow the funeral service at the Hillview Government Center (283 Crestwood Ln., Louisville)