Leesville – James S. (Jim) Terrell, 83, of Leesville, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus, surrounded by his loving family, after a 2 ½ year battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Born March 9, 1939, in Lawrence Co., he was the son of Floyd and Edna M “Peggy” (Beasley) Terrell. He married Pam Harrell on June 9, 1971 and she survives. He was a stone draftsman for Bybee Stone Co. and Indiana Limestone Co. He graduated from Williams High School and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Fairview Community Church.

Survivors include his wife, Pam, of Leesville; a son, Chris S. Terrell and wife, Ronetta, of Bedford; four grandchildren, Carrie, Samantha, Kirsten and Spencer Terrell; a brother, Jack Terrell, and wife, Brenda; a daughter-in-law, Debbie Terrell; two nephews, Jason and Kevin Terrell. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, James Christopher Terrell; two brothers, Jerry and Gene Terrell.

Funeral services will be conducted at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, November 16th at the Fairview Community Church with Pastor Lindy Hopkins officiating. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery where military rites will be accorded by members of Gillen Post #33 American Legion. Visitation will be from 1:00 pm until the hour of service on Wednesday at Fairview Community Church.

The family would like to thank their friends, neighbors and Southern Care Hospice for all the love and kindness shown to Jim. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Fairview Community Church or the White River Humane Society. Spend time loving your family, friends, and pets. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.