Samuel Glenn “Sam” Terrell, 82, of Hoopeston, IL, entered into God’s kingdom on October 25, 2023, at Heritage Health Therapy and Senior Living in Hoopeston. He was born October 21, 1941, in Harvey, IL, the son of Glenn and Ruby (Watts) Terrell. He married the love of his life, Joan Ruth Hamilton on December 24, 1960, at the bride’s home in Cullom, IL. She survives in Hoopeston.
He is also survived by one daughter, Leslie Ann (Carey) Wiesner of Pontiac, IL; one son, Matthew Glenn (Kristie) Terrell of Hoopeston, IL; son in law, Mike Richie; two sisters, Debra “Candy” Koehl and Rebecca (Ron) Hunt; nine grandchildren, Jared Richie, Abbey (Jason) Fosdick, Trevor (Brenda Villasana) Wiesner, Brendan (Chloe) Wiesner, Adam (Anna Gannon) Wiesner, Jacob (Taylor) Haskins, Drew (Keaton Longest) Braden, Raij Irvin, and Matthew Terrell; nine great-grandchildren, Jack, Sophia, and Hank Fosdick, Carsen Wiesner, Arlo Braden, Doc Longest, Eleanor and Chuck Ruder, and Evelyn Richie; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn and Ruby Terrell; his step-mother, Ann Rutledge Terrell; two daughters, Angela Richie and Melinda Terrell; infant daughter, Patricia Ann Terrell; one sister, Charon Edwards Brydon; two grandsons, Sean Richie and Colby Haskins and two infant grandsons, Kyle Richie and Jeffrey Wiesner.
In his early years, Sam worked in the trucking business. He and his dad owned a trucking company for a short time and then he became an over the road truck driver for Pittsburg Steele, for many years. Later, a trucking dispatcher job for Rayls Bros. Transfer would take him and his family to Hoopeston. When he was done trucking, Sam became an insurance agent until his retirement. Over the years, Sam had many different jobs, but he loved volunteering his time teaching Sunday school, holding Bible studies, and filling in as a lay minister at various churches. He was a member of the Hoopeston First Church of God where he served as an elder. Those that knew Sam, knew his love for the Lord, the Chicago White Sox, and fishing, with the Lord being his only constant. He also enjoyed playing cards and chess.
A visitation will be held 2:00 – 5:00 P.M. Sunday October 29, 2023, at Anderson Funeral Home 427 E. Main St. Hoopeston, IL. The funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday October 30, 2023, at the Hoopeston First Church of God, 1004 E. Orange St., Hoopeston, IL with Pastor Micah Mobley and Pastor Carlos Sanchez officiating. Burial will follow in Westlawn Cemetery in Cullom, IL.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to METAvivor, 1783 Forest Dr., #184 Annapolis, MD 21401, for metastatic breast cancer research or to the Hoopeston First Church of God, 1004 E. Orange St. Hoopeston, IL 60942.
Please visit www.anderson-funeral-home.com to view Sam’s eternal tribute page and to send the family condolences.
Anderson Funeral Home in Hoopeston is handling the arrangements.
