Ronald Gene Terrell

Ronald "Ron" Gene Terrell passed away unexpectedly in a tragic car accident on April 17, 2019 at the age of 79. He was born in Spencer, Indiana on October 28, 1939, the son of the late Elmer and Delores Terrell. He attended Arsenal Technical High School. On August 28, 1958, he married his high school sweetheart Louise (nee Bowen) Terrell who survives.

Ron was a hard-working man who began his career path by working at Standard Groceries in 1960 as the Produce Manager. He worked at Coca-Cola Bottling Company from 1963 - 1981. We also worked for Marsh Supermarkets and RC Cola. An entrepreneur at heart, Ron owned and operated several companies over his lifetime, including Family Records & Tapes in Brownsburg and Fountain Square in the 1970's. He was part owner of Stewart Sandwiches in Indianapolis. Ron was most proud to have spent his last 26 years in business with his son, Chris, as they owned and operated their wholesale distribution company, Brewmaster Coffee from 1985 - 2011. Family was most important to him and he took great pride in involving his family members in the business including his daughter, son-in-law, daughter-in-law and granddaughter. He was finally able to enjoy retirement when he and his son sold their company in 2011.

In his younger years, Ron enjoyed camping, boating and hunting with his family. He was fond of collecting pens and watches. During his retirement, he especially enjoyed traveling and spending time with family. He will be remembered as a loving and devoted father, brother and grandfather who always made time to listen and help others in any way he could.

He is survived by his daughter, Deborah (Kevin) Wilhoite; son, Christopher (Karen) Terrell; grandchildren, Jennifer (Kevin) Rider, Britani (Dillon) Frederickson, Kayla Wilhoite, and Julia, Joshua, Faith and Ava Terrell; great-grandchildren, Bailey and Addison Ford, Beckhem and Raleigh Frederickson, and Savannah and Braydon Rider; and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his brother, Tom (Pat) Terrell; sister, Judy (Gerald) Akers; and his loving companion, Wilma Rau and her family, Jamie, Arnetta and Logan.

Funeral services will be held at Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Mortuary, 11411 N. Michigan Road, Zionsville, IN on Tuesday, April 23rd at 4 PM. Visitation will be held from 2 PM until the time of the service.

Flowers are welcome or memorial contributions may be made to The American Diabetes Association.