Colon Lee Terrell, Sr.

Mr. Colon Lee Terrell, Sr., age 80 of Handy Road, Denton died Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at Hinkle Hospice House. A private graveside memorial service will be held for the family at a later date. The family will see friends at the residence on Handy Road from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM Friday, April 10. Mr. Terrell was born July 19, 1934 in Stokes County to Rev. Isaac Jones Terrell and Lula Lee Carter Terrell. He was the retired co-owner and president of Terrell Brothers Manufacturing Company for 50 years. He is survived by his wife, Carleen Lax Terrell of the home; a son, Colon Lee Terrell, Jr. and wife Lynette of Mebane; daughters, Annette Barbee and husband Eric of Denton, Myra Flowers and husband Bennie of Climax; brother, Jay Terrell and wife Billie of Southmont; grandchildren, Cole Terrell, Carter Terrell, Paige Terrell, Austin Terrell, Will Barbee, Renee Barbee, David Flowers and wife Jamie and Andy flowers and wife Nicole; great grandchildren, Colby Terrell and Colton Terrell. The family would like to thank Mr. Terrell’s caregiver Stella Garner and Dr. Clifton Baker. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Davidson County, 200 Hospice Way, Lexington, NC 27292 or to Davidson County Community College Foundation, PO Box 1287, Lexington, NC 27293 Briggs Funeral Home is serving the Terrell Family Online Condolences may be made at www.briggsfuneralhome.com