He grew up in LaMarque, Texas and was an active member of Boy Scouts of America. Terry graduated from Lincoln High School in 1964. After graduation, he attended Texas Southern University and Morehouse College. He proudly served in the United States Army from December 1966 – April 1971 and received a Combat Infantry Badge, National Defensive Service, Vietnam Service Medal, Purple Heart Vietnam Campaign Medal, and two Overseas Bars – Marksman M14 and Expert M16.
Terry was married to Barbara Reese from 1972 to 1976. That union was blessed with one daughter, Katina. He later married Willie Mae Roberson and that union was blessed with two sons, Kevin and Terry, Jr., and one daughter, Kabrina.
For many years Terry enjoyed working as a salesman with various companies, then closed-out his working career as a bus driver with Greyhound Bus Lines where he worked from 1991 – 2001.
Terry accepted Christ at an early age and faithfully served under the leadership of Pastors Zephaniah Phillips at Greater Bell Zion Baptist Church, Dr. Richard J. Rose at Holy Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, and Stephen C. White at From the Heart Church Ministries of Houston.
Terry was a praying man and loved his family and church family. He enjoyed reading, singing, dancing, listening to music, playing Spades, and cooking & eating.
Terry is preceded in death by his parents, Scrap & Pet Gordon and Dennis & Louana Scott; sisters, Patricia Guillory and Alzena Washington; brothers, Randolph Scott and Francis Scott; grandson, Khalan Morgan.
Terry leaves to cherish his memory: devoted and caring wife of more than forty seven years, Willie Mae Gordon; two sons, Kevin Roberson, Sr. (Shaneequa) and Terry Gordon, Jr., two daughters, Katina Gordon and Kabrina White (Stephen); five brothers, Robert Edward (Linda), Eugene Scott (Mary Belle), Jerome Scott (Carol), Clarence Scott (Jeannine), and Kenneth Londow (Deon); four sisters, Shirley Lewis (James), Betty Colvin (Earl), Selina Robbins, and Rita Hardy (Greg); ten grandchildren, Ariel Plick (Herve), Cara White, Jorden Davis (Elantrah), Kevin Roberson, Jr., Christian White (Brooke), Kierra Thompson, Cambria Sampy (Marcus), Chelsea White, Autumn Roberson, and Kai Gordon; eight great-grandchildren, Payten Roberson, Kyroe Roberson, Xavier Sherrard, Kayla Roberson, Milan Sampy, Jamele Plick, Mila Sampy, and Tristian White; one god-sister, Carol Banks (Calvin); one god-daughter, Kimberly Teamer Wright; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
A viewing for Terry will be held Wednesday, March 20, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at From the Heart Church Ministries of Houston, 5249 Dow Rd, Houston, TX 77040. A celebration of life will occur Thursday, March 21, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, 5249 Dow Rd, Houston, TX 77040. A committal service will occur Thursday, March 21, 2024 from 1:45 PM to 2:05 PM at Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77038.
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