Deacon Willie James Terry Sr. Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Deacon Willie James Terry Sr. (Leesburg, Georgia), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on March 21, 2026 at the age of 87. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Annie Wiggins and Major Mitchell. He is survived by: his wife Nellie Bell Hicks Terry; his children, Dorothy Rivers (Pastor Thomas) of Leesburg, GA, Willie Terry, Jr. (Sylvia) of Albany, GA, Dora Gary (Derrick) of Jonesboro, GA and Mary Singleton (Kenneth) of Leesburg, GA.; his daughters-in-law, Clara Terry of Leesburg, GA and Tamara Terry of Decatur, GA; his grandchildren, Steven Wallace (Elizabeth), Tomecca Terry-Williams, Tramaine Terry, Bruce Jackson (Karmesha), Michael Terry, Mykailyn Terry, Dorai Truvillion, Kenneth Mitchell, Dontravious Mitchell, Qwantrelle Sanders and Quandranikia Bess (Randy); his sisters, Gloria Thomas, Marva Boyd and Annie Washington; his sisters-in-law, Willie Kate Ward, Charlene Aldridge (Clifton), Sallie Hicks and Annie Mildred Mitchell; and his cousin Diane Mitchell Heard. He is also survived by several great grandchildren, nieces, nephews.