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Terry Gidcumb

Feb 9th, 1954 - Jun 2nd, 2016

Funeral:  10 a.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home

Visitation:  5-7 p.m. Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home

Interment:  West Antioch Cemetery

 

   Terry Gidcumb, age 62, of Flora, Illinois, formerly of Mill Shoals, passed away Thursday evening, June 2, 2016.

   Terry was born in Fairfield on February 9, 1954, the son of LeRoy and Lorene (Farmer) Gidcumb.  He graduated Mills Prairie High School in 1972 and Olney Central College in 1974. Terry married Mary Ellen (Billington) King on December 27, 1980, at McCabe Chapel General Baptist Church in Flora.  She preceded him in death on September 1, 2015. 

   Terry had worked for FS in Mt. Vernon and as an accountant at Sparton Manufacturing and North American Lighting in Flora.  He was raised in the West Antioch General Baptist Church of Mill Shoals and was an active member of the McCabe Chapel General Baptist Church in Flora, where he served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher for 28 years.  He was also a deacon and trustee of the Union Grove Association.

   Terry is survived by his sister: Brenda Kessel and husband Mark of Mill Shoals; nephew: Mikel Kessel and niece: Chasity Kessel both of Mill Shoals; aunts: Gladys Young and Shirley Legg both of Fairfield, and Norma Murphy of Geff; a grandson: Vince King and wife Danielle of Xenia; along with several cousins.  He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and one brother: Timothy Gidcumb.

   A funeral service for Terry Gidcumb will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora.  Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home.  Interment will be in West Antioch Cemetery, Mill Shoals.  Memorial donations may be given to McCabe Chapel General Baptist Church or West Antioch General Baptist Church of Mill Shoals and will be accepted at the funeral home.

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Steve Hubble

June 3rd

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Terry when was at Sparton Mfg and he was a wonderful employee to have with the company.

Dale and Sandi Castleberry

June 3rd

Rest in peace Terry. You have fought a good fight. You were a light of faith as our Sunday School teacher and led us all by example in your life. It was a privilege to know you and sweet Mary Ellen. The church was better for having you in it.

Candy Harrell

June 4th

You will be missed.

Ann Whitfield Ricks

June 4th

I am so very sorry for your loss. I worked with Terry at Sparton's. He was such a nice person. Rest In Peace Terry.

karen williamson

June 4th

Sorry to hear of Terry passing. I know he is in a better place. I know my brother will miss him and Maryellen. Living next door for a long time.

Karen Lewis

June 4th

Terry was such a nice, kind guy. He was very well liked by all who knew him. I worked with him and Mary Ellen at Sparton for many years. So sorry for your loss.

Jodi Windle

June 4th

I also worked with Terry at Spartons. Terry was one of the sweetest, kindest men I had the previlege of working with. Rest In Peace.

Bernadine Landreth

June 4th

We loved having Terry in the family. I personally appreciated all the things gr8 and Mary Ellen did for me. I miss both of them.

walterene pearce

June 5th

so very sorry for your loss God has him in his care now.. Rest in peace..GOd bless you all..

Julie Nichols

June 5th

It was truly a pleasure knowing Terry. I worked a few years with him at NAL and then had the priviledge to work with Mary Ellen for the next 7 years at CCHA. They were both a blessing to know and now they are together with no more pain and suffering. Rest in peace Terry.

Rick & Becky (Hunt) Payne

June 7th

Terry was a very kind man. He and Mary Ellen are together again. No more pain and suffering. Rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers for his sister and loved ones.

Helen Markham

June 7th

I worked with Terry at Sparton. We were both in Accounting and in the early days I had the privilege of sharing an office with him for a short time. He was truly a "good guy" and I'll always remember his dry sense of humor. He brightened my days.

 

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