Eulogy by (Terry's baby sister)
Pastor Essie Mapps
"The Prodigal Son" Luke 15:11-32
Terry Nelson, son of the late Johnnie Murl Nelson Arthur (my oldest sister), his sisters, and brothers experienced the pain of loosing their mom at such young ages. Trying to be a man too soon. He was in charge of his little sisters, and brothers.
Pastor Mapps reminded us of his love for people, his enthusiasm, his interest in taking things apart ( televisions, telephones, radios...etc), and putting them back together. He wanted to know what made those things tick. He had a unique personality.
Leaving home too soon Terry endured a lot of trouble and strife throughout his lifetime. His family and friends begged him to come back home and get his life right. He would just grin.
Terry also had a special love for all children (especially his precious nieces, and nephews). He hated to see them punished or spanked. It was so painful for him to watch that he would shout out "Don't hurt those babies". After they got their spankings he would not leave until he could console them.
While his family and friends were begging and pleading with him to get his life right they were praying for him too.
Then one day just like the "prodigal son" Terry returned to his family. They welcomed him with open arms, and he gave his life to Christ.
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