My condolences to all for the loss of your father, grandfather, great grandfather, and for many of us, Uncle Edward.  I have fond memories of him and Aunt Barbara along with all the Hester clan. May he rest in peace. 

Melissa & Chuck: May God bless your entire family during this time of great loss. I pray all of you will find peace and comfort remembering all of the great times and knowing your parents are together again. 

April Kinser Burkett

A lot of childhood memories.   Edward an Barbara & their kids would come visit us.  Edward would bring his guitar .  The adults would drink coffee and all the kids would play.      Edward love to joke.   You will be missed.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all fortunate enough to call Uncle Edward 'Dad', 'Grandad', 'Great Grandad', 'Uncle', or 'Friend'.
When we received the news, I immediately thought of my early memories with Aunt Barbara, Uncle Edward, and the cousins.
We'll just call them cousins, to keep from listing all the names and running out of space!
The old stories are told best in person, but unfortunately we cannot attend the services due to health considerations.
So here goes, the entire Terrell bunch was visiting us in Newnan when I heard 'You're going to Six Flags with your cousins'. My sister and I were excited beyond belief. We left the next day and made the trip to Granny's house. The next day I remember bouncing off the walls either at Granny's, or next door at Aunt Jackie/Uncle Bennie's. I'm pretty sure I was on all the adults' nerves with 'why aren't we leaving for Six Flags'. Why? Why?
But all that day, Aunt Barbara and Uncle Edward just smiled.
The next day we went, and it was just as memorable as the expectations that had built. I'll never forget it.
A gathering of friends and relatives, loud with laughter and music and the old, re-told stories. Uncle Edward has taken his place there. Rest in Peace.

When I think of Uncle Edward, my first thought is his sense of humor. He was a genuinely welcoming, personable guy with a real sense of humor that he shared freely. 

I fine it hard to think of him without thinking of Aunt Barbara; they were the ultimate package deal. It was obvious that they were “all in” on their love for each other and the kids.

He was an important part of the entire Sylacauga experience. We spent and enjoyed so much time there over the years. To select a single favorite memory is also not an easy task, simply too many to pick from. This space would never hold them all.

It is sad to see Uncle Edward and his generation go, but we are fortunate to have shared them in our lives. Rest easy my Uncle and friend.  You are among your long time loved ones now on the front porch of heaven swapping stories, just “catching up” and of course laughing.  We will miss you here but happy for you that you are reunited with everyone. 

Give them all a hug for us and God willing, we will see you in the by and by.

My memories of Uncle Edward go as far back as when he dated and married Aunt Barbara.  When I think of him, it always brings a smile to my face because of the sparkle in his eyes and the smile on his face as he shared the most recent joke he heard.  I'm sure there were times when he was angry, but I never saw such.  My solace in his heartbreaking death comes from the delight I have in picturing him reuniting with Aunt Barbara and others he loved.  I truly regret health considerations won't permit me to be with the family tomorrow.

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. 

Mr. Ed (i.e. Melissa’s Dad) was the funniest of all my high school friend’s dads.  He was the only one I had shared a private joke with .  “How’s your fat?”  No matter how long it had been since we’d seen each other,  He would say “How’s your fat?”  I would reply “just fine. . Still there “ or something along that line. And then we would both chuckle.  I don’t even remember how it came about  and maybe he greeted others that way, too.  But it seemed like a greeting of recognition just for me and I really appreciated it. . 
I remember spending many days in the Terrell home with the family and it was always full of laughter and love and good times because Barbara and Ed where the “cool” parents wiht a great sense of humor.  I just loved them both so much.  It brings me comfort to know they are together again and to know the family has so many memories to cherish.  Deepest sympathies to the family and many friends.

I am a nephew to Uncle Edward and Aunt Barbara.  I have a lot of fond memories from many years back.  They were both always fun to be around and liked to joke and laugh.  He was a good sport and even though he was a rabid Alabama fan, he sent me a picture in front of the Auburn University sign waiving an orange and blue shaker when Melissa graduated there.  He was a good musician and guitar player and was an avid Johnny Cash fan and went to several Johnny and June shows over the years.  I often called him "Uncle Johnny" and he would refer to me as a "criminal" lawyer. He and Aunt Barbara were truly "love birds" and set a wonderful example for our generation.  Uncle Edward was also very devoted to our Grandmother (who was his Mother-in-law) and was very proud of his children and grandchildren.  He will be missed.   The attached poem expresses how proud I am to have had Uncle Edward and Aunt Barbara as part of my family.  May he Rest In Peace.    

OBITUARY

Edward Terrell

May 12, 1935 – August 29, 2020

Curtis and Son Funeral Home

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