Terry G. England
June 21, 1954 ~ November 18, 2023
Terry G. England, 69, of Columbus, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023, at his home with his family by his side. He was born June 21, 1954, in Edmonton, Kentucky, the son of J.T. and Anna (Jessie) England.
Terry served his country in the U. S. Navy aboard the USS Belknap and he participated in reunions with his shipmates in the USS Belknap Association for many years. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a big fan of The Three Stooges, the Christmas Story movie and enjoyed watching football, racing, old movies and detective shows.
Memorial services to honor Terry’s life will be held at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Fields officiating. Following the service, military rites will be performed at Old Union Cemetery by the Bartholomew County Veterans Honor Guard. Visitation for family and friends will begin at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday until the service time at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Main Street Hospice through the funeral home.
Terry is survived by his wife, the former Connie Fields, whom he married on August 18, 1979; daughter, Aleisha (Scott) Hennsley; son, Christopher (Jessica) England; sister, Kathy Forrest; grandchildren, Lindsey (Scott) Lewis, Dakota (Harlie) Kerns, Janette (Randy) Gay, Tiffany Hennsley, Brendon Roberts and Jesse England; great-grandchildren, Alex Swinney, Clay Swinney, Zachary Swinney, Jace Gay, Aurora Gay, Aspen Broadus, Mason Lewis and S. J. Lewis. Terry was looking forward to another great-grandchild on the way, Addison Kerns. Terry was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Penny Brown, Lisa Burton and Mary Steuri.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home
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What a great friend and shipmate. You will be missed. Rest in peace sir
Terry and I served on the USS Belknap in 1975 when she collided with the John F. Kennedy. Terry was a great shipmate then, and a better shipmate and friend for years afterword. He will be missed. From our family to the England Family, please know that our prayers are with you in this time of mourning.
Terry was a great friend for many years. He became just like a brother. He loved to have someone around to pester and tease. I can still hear him laffing and act shocked when I could get him back. Rest in peace my friend.
I served with Terry in USS BELKNAP (DLG-26/CG-26) from April to December 1975. He was awarded a Navy Commendation Medal for his actions to help save the ship after colliding with USS JOHN F KENNEDY (CV-67) in November 1975. We served in the same division; he was a good man.
Oh My I will miss Terry, he was a great friend. I would call him and he would just talk for hours with me. Many prayers for his family.
I will miss you Terry. Who am I going to pester now? Love you always. Your favorite sister-in-law.
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