Robert L. "Bob" Terrell

Robert L. “Bob” Terrell, 87, formerly of Elyria and Parma Heights, died peacefully at Generations Senior Living in Berea March 29, 2026, where he had resided for the past two years.

Bob was born July 24, 1938, in Wakeman and spent most of his life in Elyria. He was a member of the Elyria High School Class of 1956.

A hardworking man, Bob spent most of his career with General Motors. He began working at the GM Allison Cleveland Tank Plant (I-X Center) in 1967, later transferring to the Elyria Fisher Body Plant, and retired from the Parma Chevrolet Plant in 1997.

Bob was proud of his Irish heritage and his family. A fighter throughout his life, he overcame many obstacles and encouraged his loved ones to pursue a good education and to work hard to achieve good things. He was well known for taking his time choosing greeting cards for birthdays and holidays, carefully selecting the perfect words to express his sincere love and feelings. An admirer of nature, Bob once maintained an extensive rock collection, featuring many unique specimens that reflected the sedimentary history of the region. Family conversations always ended the same way, with Bob expressing, “I love you and I am praying for you.”

He was active in many local Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings, including Bay Village and Avon. He took pride in sharing his own recovery story as an inspiration to others.

Bob is survived by his son, Stacy S. (Michelle) Terrell of Amherst; granddaughters, Emily (Isaac) Slaughter of Curtice, Ohio, and Jillian (fiancé Noah Henry) Terrell of Huron; and a sister, Jeanne (Joe) Smith of Elyria.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Brenda Terrell; mother, Marie Wyatt; father, Orville O. Terrell; and brothers, Orville D. Terrell and Donald Wyatt.

Friends will be received Thursday, April 2, 2026 from 9:30 am until the time of a 10:00 am service in the chapel at Brookdale Cemetery, 41600 Oberlin-Elyria Road, Elyria. with Rev. Daniel Johnson, Chaplain of Cypress Hospice officiating.

Memorial contributions in Bob’s memory may be made to Generations Senior Living–Berea, 4 Berea Commons, Berea, Ohio 44017, designated to the Staff Event Fund.

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