Edward Earl Terrell (88) passed away on April 2nd, 2024 at his home in Diboll, TX and was born on November 11, 1935 to Horace and Meda Belle (Koonce) Terrell in San Augustine County.  He met his wife Joyce and built their Diboll home in 1965 where they raised their children and provided shelter and love to various family members over the years.

He loved the outdoors and some of his greatest joy came from spending time with his family in nature.  They created many memories while enjoying fishing, camping, and hunting trips.  Excursions included catching monster catfish on trot lines, making Davy Crockett style hats from squirrel tails, and having massive fish fries.

He took an active role in the lives of his children and grandchildren, teaching self sufficiency skills in automotive maintenance, carpentry, gardening, and many more.  Always sharing advice and providing guidance about life.  He was an active member of Jubilee Baptist Church and raised his children in the Christian faith instilling the importance of God and family in their daily lives.  He enjoyed playing his guitar and singing specials at church as well as participating in casual pickin’ and grinnin’ sessions with family and friends. 

Edward is survived by his loving wife, Joyce; his children, Jerry Terrell, Richard Terrell, Angela Bolin & husband, Brent, Melissa Mettlen & husband, Dan; grandchildren, Hollie Cole, Ashlee Cole, Kayli Cole, Jonathan Bolin, Michael Terrell, Kristy Hardee, Jerry Terrell, Kassey Bolin, Wendy Dallas; sister, Juanice Adkins; and 15 great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Horace and Meda Belle (Koonce) Terrell; brother, Horace Junior Terrell; and sisters, Dorothy Terrell, Ara Wilkerson, Billie Marie Coronado. Services will be held at Jubilee Baptist Church in Diboll, TX on Saturday April 6, 2024 at 11:00 am with Grandson/Pastor (J.T.) Jerry Terrell officiating. Visitation will precede the ceremony from 10:00am – 11:00am.  A graveside service will follow at Ryan Chapel Cemetery in Diboll.

      Snead Linton Funeral Home; directors.