Levon Terrell Obituary (1947 - 2017)

In Celebration: Levon Terrell (1947-2017) Memorial Service Will Be held Saturday July 22 11:00 A.M. Eric S. George Funeral Home Chapel 6107 Miramar Parkway, Miramar Florida 33023. Levon Terrell was an educator, devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and loving brother and friend. He was endowed with a boundless capacity for reaching back and giving back. His life and work are a testament to the value he placed on excellence, on serving as a role model nurturing others and advocating for those less fortunate. On Sunday,July 16, 2017, Levon Terrell departed this life following a brief illness. The third child of Charles and Pearlie Terrell, Levon was born September 10, 1947 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Levon dedicated his career to education. He attended Florida A & M University and graduated with a degree in Political Science. He did post graduate work at Florida State University and Florida Atlantic University. He had numerous awards, certifications and recognitions for personal and profession commitment to academic excellence. Levon believed in education as an advancement tool and was voted Teacher of the Year at Lincoln High School for many years, served on Teacher Evaluation Committees and Leon County's Faculty Forum, to name a few. Levon had a special commitment to teaching African American history and was the sponsor for Lincoln High School's Black History Brain Bowl Team for more than 15 years and continued to mentor long after his retirement. As a result of this passion, numerous young African American students were able to attend college. He leaves a legacy of love and cherished memories and is survived by his wife, Pearl Terrell of 35 years; his sons Travis Terrell (Sandrine), Tobias Terrell (Sabrina), Keith Knight and daughter, Alicia Furgerson; his eleven grandchildren, Shayna Adderley, Adrian Adderley, Tracie Moore, Travanna Terrell, Tyrone Walker, Tanietha Terrell, Tasia Terrell, Jasmine Terrell, Tyquan Terrell, Tayesha Martin and Kendall Knight, He is survived by nieces, nephews, extended family and a host of friends throughout the South Florida and Tallahassee communities. Levon's boundless optimism, infectious energy, passion for life and wisdom will be remembered by all who knew him. He will be greatly missed.