William Terry Jr.

William Terry Jr., 72, of Blytheville, departed from this life Jan. 18, 2024, at his residence. He was born Aug. 11, 1951, in Blytheville to the late William Terry and Mary McDonald. William was a retired Vietnam veteran for the United States Army. He also served on the Blytheville Police Department for 12 years until his retirement in 1995. William was also a devoted member of Loving Jesus Ministry in Blytheville.

In addition to his parents, William was preceded in death by one brother, Eddie Robinson, and one sister, Annie Marshall.

He leaves to cherish his memory with two sons, William (Jawanda) Terry III of Fort Worth, Texas, and Michael (Nicole) Terry of Blytheville; two daughters, Denise Ann Martin (Davis) of Gosnell and Tina Marie Terry of Blytheville; one brother, Carol Terry of Chicago, Ill.; one sister, Willie Mae Love of Chicago, Ill.; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; as well as a host of nieces, nephews and family members.

Visitation will be held Friday, Jan. 26, at Wilson Funeral Home in Blytheville from 5-7 p.m. The funeral will be held at Loving Jesus Ministry in Blytheville on Saturday, Jan. 27, at 10 a.m. Burial will take place at Gethsemane Cemetery.

Wilson Funeral Home in Blytheville will be in charge of the arrangements.