Little John Terry

Mr. Little John Terry was born December 19, 1959, to the late James Terry Sr. And the late Mattie Lee Copeland Terry. He was the baby out of 9 siblings.

He graduated from Manchester High School Class of 1977.

He spent his life working in Construction. He was a skilled Roofer, he also did plumbing, electrical work, laid pine straw and the list goes on. He never turned down any work. He credits his teaching to the late Mr. Clarence Waller Sr. And Mr. Copeland Jackson, Sr. He worked with Mr. Vex Farley and Unique Construction for 10 years.

Little John accepted Christ as his personal savior at Valley Grove Baptist Church under the leadership of Bishop Jimmie Copeland.

He was preceded in death by five siblings: Bernice, James Jr., Charlie Frank, Claude, and Mc Authur Terry.

He leaves to cherish his memories to his four children: Brionna Warrior of Columbus, GA.; Demarquis Terry of Memphis, TN.; John Terrance Owens of Atlanta, GA.; and Roderick Ford (Wanda) of Manchester, GA.; Grandchildren: Demario, Chakaya, Brisyn, Alaijah, Jalen Zykerria, Roderick. Great-Grandchildren: Za’mariya, Za’riya, Za’nane.

Siblings: Mathis Terry of East Point, GA.; Leroy Terry (Angela) of Thomaston, GA.; and Theresa Terry of Union City, GA.; Special friend: Ms. Ella Hunt. And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Bonus kids and grandkids. Special thanks to Mrs. Carolyn Ellison (Cindy) as his caregiver and Mr. Dexter Holmes a close friend.