Spencer B. Terry, Jr. | Eastern North Carolina Now

Born: May 30, 1930, Died: July 4, 2017

    Mr. Spencer Baldwin Terry, Jr., age 87, a resident of Washington, NC died Tuesday July 4, 2017 at his home.

    Mr. Spencer was born in Weatherfield, CT on May 30, 1930 to the late Spencer Baldwin Terry and Ruth Wood Terry. He served as a Corporal in the United States Air Force from 1947-1951. He spent most of his career in the oil and gas industry and as a part time delivery driver. He was passionate about traveling, painting, and writing and was proud to have become a published author in his retirement. Having never met a stranger, he had a willingness to help anyone in need regardless of their circumstances. He is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years, Beverly Ann Terry.

    In addition to his wife Beverly, survivors include, three sons: David Terry and wife Joanna of Long Island, NY, Spencer Baldwin Terry, III of Greenville, NC, Matthew Mark Terry of Washington, NC, three daughters: Christy Lynn Simmons of Edmond, OK, Mindy Ann Shimanek and husband Kevin of Enid, OK, Candy Renee Prince and husband Rodney of Monroe, NC, and his ten grandchildren. He is also survived by his two nieces, Karen Gamm and Diana Whitsit Alford and her daughter Stephanie of Orient, NY who knew him as "Uncle Dae.".

    He is preceded in death by three sisters, Hope Terry Gillespie, Constance Terry, and Hortense Prince Spencer.

    A private ceremony will be held for the family and close friends at the Terry Family Cemetery in Orient, Long Island, N.Y.

    In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, Eastern NC Chapter 3739 National Drive, Suite 110, Raleigh, NC 27612 or to American Cancer Society, McConnell RAAB Hope Lodge, 930-A Wellness Drive, Greenville, NC 27834.

    Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve the Terry family.