Terrance "Terry" Deleveaux Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Terrance “Terry” John Deleveaux, 53, of Benton Harbor, passed away on Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at his home in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Terry was born on May 13, 1958, in Nassau, Bahamas to the late Daniel and Olive Deleveaux. He enjoyed traveling, reading, debating politics and being the “grill master”. He was also a longtime member of the Second Baptist Church in Benton Harbor. Most all, Terry will be remembered for his friendly and outgoing personality and for his many friends. Married to his dear wife, the late Rosalie Hersey Deleveaux, for 27 years, Terry built a life for his family in Michigan, where he spent the last 30 years. Funeral services celebrating Terry’s life will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, May 15, at the Second Baptist Church, 600 Donald Atkins Drive, in Benton Harbor. Rev. Kenneth Gavin will be officiating and visitation will be held at the church on Tuesday from 10:00am until the time of service. Memorials may be made to the church scholarship fund. The Fairplain Chapel of Florin Funeral Service has been entrusted with the arrangements. Messages of condolence may be sent to www.florin.net. Terry will be laid to rest in Nassau, Bahamas. There will be a Memorial Service in Nassau date and time to be determined. Terry is survived by his son, Terrence Sims of Illinois; siblings, Brenda Deleveaux of Nassau, Bahamas, Sharon Bastian of Nassau, Bahamas, Christine Francis of Atlanta, Georgia, Daniel Deleveaux & Cynthia of Atlanta, Georgia, Patrice & Andrew Knowles of Orlando , Florida , and Diane Deleveaux of Nassau , Bahamas numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and devoted friends in Nassau Richard Munroe. Extended families: the Kelly’s, Diane Wolfolk, Barbara Hemming, Otis Hawkins (deceased); Phyllis Hawkins, June Faine, William and Emitia Nelson, Tommajuana Hersey; numerous nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and grandchildren. Special friend Suzanne Green; long time friends Officer Bobby, Ron and Gloria Mullins, Loius, Paul, Frank, Willie, Pete, Bill, Bobby and other devoted friends and neighbors in Benton Harbor; colleagues and co-workers from Ausco, Whirlpool, The Box Factory, Gast Manufacturing and North Lincoln Special Education School.

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Terrance "Terry" Deleveaux

May 13, 1958 - May 2, 2012