Bobby Drayton Terry was born on October 26, 1944, and grew up in Florence, MS. He graduated from William Carey College after serving in the U. S. Air Force. At age 70, Bob passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2014.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lottie and Drayton Terry of Wiggins and Florence, and his brother, Jimmy Terry of Hernando.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Evelyn Lightsey Terry, his sister, Charlotte Sadler (Ernest) of Gulfport, two nieces, Shanti O'Neal (Donnie) of Saucier and Suzanne D'Oto of Bradenton, FL, and two nephews, Don Purvis, Jr (Leah) of Holmes Beach, FL, and Drayton Terry of Hernando, MS. He had a host of family members and friends.
He has been employed at WLOX Television in Biloxi since 1974, and currently worked as a marketing producer there.
Plans are pending for a Celebration of Life Memorial.
""I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith."" 2 Timothy 4:7
RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 19130 Commission Road in Long Beach, served the family.
Tributes may be offered at www.riemannfamily.com