CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – (CLARKSVILLENOW) Reverend Jimmy Terry, of Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church has passed away.
The beloved clergyman was battling cancer. The following was posted on the Facebook page of his son, Jimmy Terry:
“My father has impacted many live touched people in ways I’ll never know, and for sure tried to tell as many people as he could about JESUS.
He lived his life for others, dedicated himself to The Lord.
We are all emotionally distraught as we should be…but have some solace in knowing that Pastor Jimmy Terry Sr. lived every day of his life to be where he is now.”
Terry, a fixture of the Clarksville community is best known for his eloquent oratory and evangelism through his sign campaigns that peppered the community with the message that “Christmas is all about Jesus” and “Easter is all about Jesus.”
Terry was recently honored with a proclamation from Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan for his many years of service to the community.
Last month an estimated 100 supporters gathered outside his at the home to sing hymns to the ailing minister.
Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced.