Montgomery Young Terrell, Jr., went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 2, 2026, at his home in Water Valley, MS. He was born December 23, 1932, in Sardis, MS, to Montgomery Young Terrell, Sr., and Ola Jewel Taylor Terrell.

Monte was preceded in death by his wife, Billie Fayne Brooks Terrell, his father, Montgomery Young Terrell Sr., his mother Ola Jewel Taylor Terrell, and his sister, Imogene Terrell Wright.

After graduating high school he moved to Memphis, TN, where he worked as a shoe salesman. Monte joined the United States Air Force on March 18, 1952. He married his wife, Billie Fayne Brooks Terrell, on December 24, 1952. They were stationed in Tucson, AZ, where he served as an airplane mechanic. He was honorably discharged on March 19, 1956, and moved to Memphis, TN, where he began work at Memphis Light and Water. His department was transferred to the City of Memphis in 1980 and he retired after 30 years of service.

After retiring, he and Billie moved to Water Valley, MS, to fulfill his lifelong dream of being a cattle farmer. A true steward of the land, he spent his time tending to his cattle herd and working his land. Some of his best moments were spent on a tractor baling hay. As a dedicated cattle farmer, he understood the value of an honest day’s work, from early mornings feedings to the long summer days of baling hay, to the cold, cold days of winter and those late evening feedings. To him a perfect day was a field of well-cured hay, a healthy herd of cattle and a carport full of family.

He was an avid gardener that loved growing tomatoes, okra and watermelons. In later years he would sit in the carport gazing at his garden and say there wasn’t a better sight than tomatoes on the vine and cattle in the pasture.

He has left a legacy of hard work, green pastures, and a family that loved him more than anything. He often said, the days spent in Water Valley were the best days of his life.

Monte was a 60 year life member of Mason Lodge # 60 in Memphis, TN. He was also a member of the Mississippi Cattlemen’s Association and the American Gelbvieh Association.

He was known by many names; Montgomery by people who didn’t know him, M.Y. or Monte to friends, but his most cherished name was Daddy and Pop.

Monte and his wife Billie celebrated 68 years together. He leaves behind his daughters, Cheryl (Puddin) Terrell Harmon (Tommy), Pamela Terrell Rote (Martin) and his son, Gregory Brooks Terrell; four Grandchildren, Thomas Matthew Harmon (Lana), Allison Harmon Hughes (Rob), Gregory Caleb Terrell (Kacey) and Colby Clinton Terrell (Charla). He also leaves seven great grandchildren, Lillian Iris Hughes (Allison), Pierce Thomas Hughes (Allison), Hilton Emery Harmon (Matthew), Montgomery Grace Terrell (Caleb), Bryson Hayes Terrell (Caleb), Olivia Jade Terrell (Caleb) and Jaxson Cade Terrell (Colby).

The family would like to recognize the following:

Mrs. Debbie Prestage-- There are no words to convey how much the calm presence, patience, and tender care that you provided means to our family. Your kindness brought so much comfort to our family during this difficult time.

Accent Care of Grenada, specifically Theresa, Chance, and Cannon who took such good care of Monte. Also, Alicia and Telecia that provided his hospice care.

Internal Medicine Associates of Oxford, specifically Dr. Jeffry Dennis who personally called to check on Monte numerous times.

Lott’s of Care, LLC –Ms. Sandy Nix and her staff of Anna and Nicole for providing such kind and loving care.

A very special thanks to Lynn Walker who religiously visited and called Monte and his wife Susie Walker for all the delicious food and goodies she sent, especially for her out of this world soup and chicken and dumplings that Monte loved.

Finally, to all family and friends who prayed, called, visited and provided food during his illness we want to express our sincere thanks.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Sylva Rena Baptist Church in Water Valley, MS, or the Walker Cemetery Fund.

Expressions of condolences may be shared on Mr. Montgomery Young Terrell Jr.'s. Tribute Page at www.sevenoaksfuneralhome.com.