Altoral "Big Al" Terrell

Altoral "Big Al" Terrell, 47, of Crawfordville went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 14, 2023 in Tallahassee, Florida; with his family by his side. Al was born in Picayune, MS, but grew up in Ansley, MS. He was a proud graduate of St. Stanislaus Catholic High School, Bay St. Louis, MS. He lived in Crawfordville, FL for the past 8 years with his family. Al was first a man of God. His passion was to disciple and encourage those around him. He was a friend to many and had the gift of building relationships. All that knew Al, knew that he was concerned about their souls and them getting to know Jesus as their Lord and Savior. Al has served as a licensed ordained minister for over 12 years. He was a current member, pastor and board member at River of Life Church, Crawfordville, FL. He also served as a pastor at Real Life Church in Hattiesburg, MS. He received his Pastoral license from Remnant Church House of Deliverance, New Orleans, LA and a Certificate of Ordination from Hosanna Ministries Inc. of St. Joseph, Missouri. Al received a Bachelor of Science in Technology from Covenant Bible College and Seminary, Tallahassee, FL. He assisted in the planting of Covenant Bible College and Seminary satellite campus in Picayune, MS, where he also served as an instructor. Al began his welding profession while attending Pearl River Community College, Poplarville, MS and later attended Lively Technical College, Tallahassee, FL. His teaching career as a welding instructor at Lively Technical College began in 2015. He was the lead instructor for Rickards High School first welding program and assisted with Wakulla High School’s welding program. Survivors include his wife of 19 years Lena Terrell, his mother Juanita Terrell; five children Vincent R. Faulkner, Jr., Brandon R. Berry, Altoral D’jon Terrell, Aliyah and Alyson Terrell; three sisters Karen Terrell Jackson, Cachanda Taylor (Arnold), Bridget Terrell and a brother Alvin Eugene Terrell, Jr. (Pamela); two grandchildren Nevaeh Ann and Violet Raquel Faulkner. Al also had 27 nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Al’s mentor of many years Ronald Washington, Sr., and long-time friends Deon Calhoun, Samuel Green and Mann Roberts. Al was preceded in death by his father Alvin Eugene Terrell, Sr., a sister Trina Terrell, paternal grandparents James Terrell and Myrtle Ruth Giles Terrell and maternal grandparents A.D. Burton and Bernethia Carpenter Burton. A Celebration of Life will be Saturday, October 21, 2023, 10:30 AM at River of Life Church, the family will receive friends at the church starting at 9:30 AM. Burial will follow at the Arran Annex Cemetery in Crawfordville. Tribute gifts in honor of Pastor Altoral Terrell can be made to support AL amyloidosis research to UNC Health Foundation Amyloidosis and Myeloma Center C/O Dr. Tuchman 123 W. Franklin St. Suite 510, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 or use this link https://give.unc.edu/hfdonate?p=TERR(https://give.unc.edu/hfdonate?p=TERR) Skip and Trey Young along with Paula and Kimberly are assisting the family. Family Funeral Home Crawfordville, 850-926-5919.

Altoral "Big Al" Terrell

November 23, 1975 - October 14, 2023