Kelvin Cornell Terry was born September 19, 1956, to the late Roy Terry, Jr. and Ever Marie McNair, Fernandina Beach, Florida. He confessed Christ and was baptized at an early age under the leadership of Rev. Willie D. Young at Bethel AME Church Callahan, Florida. He later joined the First Hilliard First Assembly of God where he served on the praise and worship team for many years.

Kelvin was educated in the Nassau County Public School System and graduated in 1974 from West Nassau High School. He participated on the track, wrestling and football teams. After high school he was awarded a football scholarship and attended Bethune-Cookman University.

Kelvin was employed for years by US Gypsum of Jacksonville, Florida, and Florida Sun Printing Company of Hilliard. He also ran his father's Janitorial Service for many years. He was the life of the party. Kelvin enjoyed cooking, socializing, throwing parties, and spending time with his grandson, Jordan. He also enjoyed sharing his talents coaching the defense line at Hilliard High School.  Kelvin was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Ruel Morgan and Daisy White; parents, Roy Terry, Jr. and Ever Simon; sister, Teal Terry; and brother, Patrick Terry.

Kelvin made his transition into eternity on January 24, 2024.  Left to cherish memories of a lifetime is the love of his life, Alzada Harrell Terry; grandson, Jordan Harrell; sons, Carlous Hall (Tasha) and Reggie Harrell; grandkids, CJ Hall, Carlton Hall, Leonard Smith, Jr.; uncles, Earnest White (Jacqueline), Evans Jones; aunts, Ruby Brown, Maybelle Brown (Cragy); special aunt, Marsha White; brothers, Andrew Simon, Charles Simon (Dorothy), Chriswell Melton, Roy Terry, III, Christopher Terry (Dana), Donald Nobles (Keta), Darryl Terry (Vanessa), Lyndon Terry, Dewayne Terry (Lisa); sisters, Gloria Simon, Charlette Nelson, Daisy Jones (Nathan), Monique Terry Evans, Carmelita Terry, Iris J. Terry; and a host of nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, cousins and many, many sorrowing friends.

The tribute above was prepared by Kelvin's loving family.

A Celebration of Kelvin's Life will be held on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at 12:00 pm at First Assembly of God- Hilliard with Pastor Arlie Johns officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday, February 2, 2024, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at the church. The arrangements are under the care and direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US-1, Callahan, Florida 32011. 904-879-1770. Visit www.nassaufh.com to sign the family's guest book.