Obituary of Bobby Gerald Terrell

Bobby G. Terrell, 88, passed away on April 6, 2020 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington. Born in Willisburg, Kentucky on August 8, 1931, he was the son of the late Malone and Elizabeth Redmond Terrell. He was the husband of almost 61 years of Darlene Edwards Terrell. After being born in Willisburg, Ky, Bobby grew up there and as a young boy he starting working to help provide for his family. Bobby was a lifelong farmer where they raised a tobacco crop, gardened, and milked cows. Bobby also worked in the state government for 20 plus years in transportation and the road department where he retired. Bobby loved to fish, work in the yard, and plant flowers. As a young man, he was a avid quail hunter and loved being outdoors. Along with his outdoor passions he was a dedicated UK sports fan and loved the New York Yankees. Most Importantly, Bobby was a Christian and became a Christian when he was baptized at the Willisburg Church of Christ. Both he and his wife were current members of the Overland Church of Christ in Lawrenceburg. Bobby is survived by his wife, Darlene Terrell; son, Lamont Terrell (Jana); and grandson, Lance Terrell. He is preceeded in death by his parents, Malone and Elizabeth Terrell; sister, Susie Scott; and two brothers, Holbert and Dike Terrell. In lieu of flowers the family would like contributions to be made to Overland Church of Christ. There will be a private service and graveside for the family. The family has asked for anyone that wants to participate in a drive by greeting to drive to the funeral home on Thursday April 9, 2020 between 11:30-12:30. The family will remain at a distance but from your cars you can greet them. The service will be streamed on Saffell House Funeral Home’s facebook for those who wish to be apart of that with the family from your homes. Steve Hardin will be officiating the service. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Saffell House Funeral Home. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.saffellhousefuneralhome.com