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Bruce L
Terry
Nov 20, 1950 — Jan 18, 2019
Bruce Lewis Terry, 68, of East Orange, NJ passed away on Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, at St. Barnabas Medical Center. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the homegoing services on Wednesday, Jan. 23, at Union Baptist Church, 31 Conger Street, Bloomfield; viewing from 10:00am to 12:00noon; funeral at 12:00 noon Bruce was born in Glen Ridge, NJ to Miriam Elizabeth (Darben) and Albert Terry on November 20, 1950. Bruce was a self-employed plumber until his health diminished. He served his customers with care and respect. He was a gifted athlete, and an avid sportsman. He had a passion for coaching youth in basketball, teaching skills as well as sportsmanship. Bruce's love for the Dallas Cowboys began in 1960 and remained strong until he departed this life! But his greatest joy was spending time with his family.Bruce is survived by his five children: Saleemah Graham Fleming, Zakiyya Sutton, Damion Ellis, Nadirah and Nafeesah Terry; brother Roger Terry Sr. (Roslyn), sisters Sandra Terry and Linda Brooks; aunts Rosemary and Chris Darben; twelve grandchildren; one great-grandson, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his loving wife Belinda, son Rasheed Fuquan Graham, his parents, and brother William Terry Sr.
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