Terry Lorenzo Primus Sr.

Terry Lorenzo Primus Sr. was born on March 21, 1966 in Milledgeville, Ga. to the late Fannie Mae and Levi Primus. He was the 5 th of 6 children.

His uncles and aunt, Harry Worthen, Willie Joseph Worthen, Melvin Worthen, Roger Brown, and Inez Hampton preceded him in death. Also preceded him in death were his brother-in-law Kenneth Tucker, uncle Leo Wheeler, and aunt Kathleen Worthen.

Terry was educated momentarily by Baldwin County School System then later moved to Hancock County where he graduated high school in 1984. After graduating high school, he attended Georgia Military College (GMC) in Milledgeville, Ga. and received an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice. After college, he went on to pursue a career with Ga. Department of Correction at Baldwin State Prison before adventuring on to work for KLLM trucking company and Saint Gobain. He worked there for a number of years before returning back to Ga. Department of Correction for Hancock County.

Terry was a member of the Stanton Grove Baptist Church. He enjoyed spending time with his kids, taking trips with family and friends, and fixing things. His passion was fishing, dancing, telling jokes, collecting baseball cards and supporting his kids. During his free time, he enjoyed going to car and bike shows, spending quality time with his brothers and friends, and riding his motorcycle.

Terry, also known as “Mystery Machine” from his work buddies and “Pop Williams” from his daughter; was a very outgoing and loving person by his own standards. He always had something funny to say, and everyone knew that when he came around, he spoke very highly of his kids. Terry was a spirit-filled man who loved God and everyone in his presence.

On, December 16, 2021, God sent an angel to extend an invitation for his good and faithful servant to come home. His giving spirit and good nature will be greatly missed by many.

Terry leaves to cherish his memories to his close friend (ex-wife) Christine Macklin, their loving children, Terry Lorenzo Primus Jr., Shanaquana Lyntrell Primus, Christopher Marquise Stanton, and La’Tessa Shandria Stanton. His beautiful granddaughter Christiana Arie Stanton. His fur-grandkids Gordon Primus, Graham Primus, and Ryder Primus. His mother in-law Pearlie Cummings. His two loving sisters: Rosa Bolton and Shirley Tucker. His three caring brothers: Marlin “Rome” Primus, Kenneth “Dale” (Tricia) Primus, and Tomlyn “Terrell” (Angela) Primus. His thirteen nieces and nephews: Jarvis (Marcia) Primus, Sonja (Tyron) Moore, Carlos (Heather) Dickson, Antonio (Shevawn) Bolton, Kenneth (Alexis) Primus Jr., Tiffany Grable, Sherjetta (Mahdi) Shelton, Rapunzel Tucker, Galadriel “Tansie” (James) Philyaw, Kervarsha Tucker, Carmishia Primus, Kentavious Primus and Kendeara Primus. Twenty-one great nieces and nephews. Four aunts: Betty Jean Wheeler and Patricia Clayton, Tara Worthen, and Dorothy Brown. Two uncles, Willie Joseph Worthen and Johnnie Glen (Renette) Worthen and a host of other relatives and friends. Terry will forever be remembered by his class of 1984 and special friends Leo Wheeler Jr. (Moon), Willie Joseph Worthen Jr. (Bee), Jerome Marshall, Jeanette Smith and Lynette Hawkins.www.dawsonsmortuary.com

Services entrusted to Dawson’s Mortuary ~98 Hopgood St. Warrenton, GA

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