1936
Terry
2022
Terry Collett
May 18, 1936 — October 13, 2022
Collett, G. "Terry" born May 18, 1936 to Gilbert and Lillian Collett of Petersburg, Va, died on October 13, 2022.
He was a resident of Colonial Heights, Virginia. He graduated from Petersburg High School, and attended Randolph Macon College for two years.
Well known in the Petersburg area for his restaurants "The Pack Horse" AKA "Terry's" on Crater Road, and the Crescent Lodge in Prince George.
He was also a bail bondsman for over 38 years, and a member of the POGOS.
Terry always made an impeccable appearance and was a true southern gentleman.
He is survived by his true love, his wife, Kathee Bell Collett, whom he married on October 27, 1978; his very devoted daughter, Marikaye Pond, of Chester, Va; and his beloved grandsons, John Pond, and wife, Lauren, of Ruckersville, Va and James Pond, a JMU student and resident of Chester. His grandsons were his pride and joy in life.
A graveside service will be held at Blandford Cemetery, 319 S. Crater Road, Petersburg, on Monday, October 17 at 1 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to Crater Community Hospice, 3916 S. Crater Road, Petersburg, Va 23805. J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home - Petersburg Chapel is handling funeral arrangements.
Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.jtmorriss.com .
He was a resident of Colonial Heights, Virginia. He graduated from Petersburg High School, and attended Randolph Macon College for two years.
Well known in the Petersburg area for his restaurants "The Pack Horse" AKA "Terry's" on Crater Road, and the Crescent Lodge in Prince George.
He was also a bail bondsman for over 38 years, and a member of the POGOS.
Terry always made an impeccable appearance and was a true southern gentleman.
He is survived by his true love, his wife, Kathee Bell Collett, whom he married on October 27, 1978; his very devoted daughter, Marikaye Pond, of Chester, Va; and his beloved grandsons, John Pond, and wife, Lauren, of Ruckersville, Va and James Pond, a JMU student and resident of Chester. His grandsons were his pride and joy in life.
A graveside service will be held at Blandford Cemetery, 319 S. Crater Road, Petersburg, on Monday, October 17 at 1 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to Crater Community Hospice, 3916 S. Crater Road, Petersburg, Va 23805. J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home - Petersburg Chapel is handling funeral arrangements.
Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.jtmorriss.com .
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Monday, October 17, 2022
1:00 - 1:30 pm (Eastern time)
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