Judson L. Terrell was born in 1936 in Holly Springs, Mississippi to the late John C. & Cora B. Terrell. He departed this life suddenly on March 14, 2022.

Judson graduated from Timken High School and retired from the Timken Company    as a scarfer. He worked for, and had a special friendship with, Dr. S.W. Gregory for decades, from the time he was a teenager until his health began to decline. He loved working with his hands and fixing things. Judson always enjoyed long, daily, sight-seeing car rides with his family. He also enjoyed hanging out at the garage with his buddies. Judson's family was his passion, pride, and joy. He helped everyone he met. He always had a smile, a funny story, and a helping hand. Towards the end of his life, he regularly enjoyed attending outdoor church services at Shiloh Baptist and Mt. Zion C.O.G.I.C.

In addition to his parents, Judson is preceded in death by his 1st wife, Willa Bell; son, Victor Terrell; grandson, Magick Ideozu; his siblings, Henry C. Terrell, John C. Terrell, Adleigh Debro, Corinne Fingal, Vahness Moore, and Marjorie Blue.

He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife of 40 years, Helynn Terrell, who was  his dedicated caretaker and best friend; his sister, Valca Boyd of Wichita, Kansas; children, Anna Jackson of Texas, Leon (Melinda) Terrell of Canton, Alan (Linda) Terrell of Wichita, Kansas, Adleigh Ideozu of Canton, Charles (Kiyawna) Thompson of Canton, and Carla Gillems of Canton; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, family, and friends.