Frederick Davis Terry III

April 9, 2020

Frederick Davis Terry, III passed away on the morning of Thursday, April 9, 2020 in Reserve, LA at the age of 92. He was a WW II Navy veteran who was born in New Orleans and attended high school in Covington, LA where he played quarterback for the Lions football team. He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in music from Southeastern Louisiana University where he played trumpet and drums. He even occasionally played music with jazz legend, his college roommate, Bill Evans. He later worked as a high school band director and had other successful careers, including interior design. He loved fishing and music which greatly enriched his long life. He is survived by his three sons Gregory Terry, Marc Terry (wife, Carla), and Frederick Terry IV. He was the brother of Patricia Odrobenack and the late Barbara Thompson. He was the proud grandfather of a granddaughter Paige Terry Stuart (husband, Adam) and had two great grandchildren, Cayden and Chloe. He will be greatly missed. A private Memorial Service will be held at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Slidell, LA on a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, Covington, LA. Condolences and tributes can be posted at www.serenitycovington.com