William "Bill" L. Terrell

William “Bill” Terrell, 90, of Monrovia, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Thursday, September 23, 2021, while in the care of the Waters of Martinsville, and surrounded by his devoted family. He was born in Mooresville, Indiana, on May 31, 1931, to the late Robert M. and Minnie A. (Fite) Terrell. One of eleven children, Bill was raised in the rustic scenery of Morgan County. He attended Mooresville schools proudly graduating with the class of 1949. At an early age, he learned to drive, regularly taking his mom to church. His first job was at the local Shell Filling Station owned by Sammy Sellers, where he became a master behind the wheel of a dump truck and was entrusted to look over the everyday affairs of the business. Set up on a blind date, Bill met the woman who would become his wife, life partner, and mother of his children for the next 71 years. The pair dated for 2 years before being united in marriage on August 25, 1950. He secured employment with Rexnord as a tool and die maker, retiring in 1991, after 41 years of dedicated service. In 1953, Bill and Marge built their forever home, the first house constructed in Milhon addition. Bill found the property of their home while he was working graveling the roads. It is there that they raised their five children. In the family’s free time, they could often be found camping in State Parks, visiting Branson, Mo and Pigeon Forge, or going anywhere Bill could fish. After retirement, and not one to sit idle, he discovered his hidden talent and innate ability of being crafty, constructing various items from wood. He and Marge would take his unique masterpieces to various festivals, where they would sell his treasures. A shade tree mechanic, Bill thoroughly enjoyed tinkering around the yard, fixing, and painting cars. He found pleasure letting the wind blow through his hair, riding his Indian motorcycle with a suicide shift. A strong patriarch, he was a dedicated family man. Although he could be cantankerous at times, aggravating the grandkids, he showed his love for them by giving them all nicknames. Bill leaves behind an enormous legacy of love and family. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Along with his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his daughter Lisa Morgan; sisters Delores Priller, Wilma DeWeese, Betty Small, Bonnie Deem, Mae Bain, Elise Finchum, Maxine Nagler and Patty Walton; along with his brothers George and Robert Terrell. Bill leaves behind his wife Marjorie A. (Beck) Terrell; children Diana Hernly, Terry Cooney (Mike), Gary Terrell (Lisa), and Doug Terrell (Jenny), all of Monrovia; grandchildren Rob McCloud (Marcy), Shane McCloud (Tina), Tonya Merritt (Josh) Jennifer Riddle (Dave) Melissa Cain (Micah), Rocky Terrell (Crissie), Courtney Crew (Justin), Allissa Terrell, Will Terrell, all of Monrovia, David Cooney (Amy) of Greenwood, Aaron Morgan (Chelsea) of Plainfield, and Brittany Morgan of Indianapolis; 22 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel with a Celebration of Life Service beginning promptly at 1:00 p.m. Pastor Jack Elliott will officiate, and burial will follow in West Union Cemetery. To share a favorite story, send an online condolence to the family, or light a candle in Bill’s memory, please search @MonroviaFuneralHome on social media or visit his tribute page at www.lightmemorial.com

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William "Bill" L. Terrell

May 31, 1931 - September 23, 2021