Plant City Observer

Obituary: Edison “Ed” Terry

Edison “Ed” Terry, 96, of Plant City, died Oct. 13, 2015.

Mr. Terry was born in Oneida, Tennessee in 1919. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in World War II and was a retired farmer. He and his wife, Nadova, were inducted into the Florida Strawberry Growers Association Hall of Fame.

He is survived by his sons, Jimmy Terry (Diane) and Jerry Terry (Margaret), of Plant City; daughters, Lorene Smith, Linda Lawton, Carolyn Howell (Kent) and Marilyn Reichert, of Plant City; sisters, Nigel Thornton and Nick Aston (James); 15 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren; and caregiver, Rudine Styles.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Nadova; sons, David Terry and Roy Terry; three brothers; and four sisters.

A celebration of life was held Oct. 17 at Hopewell Funeral Home. Committal followed at Memorial Park in Plant City.

Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com.

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