Ronald Raymond (Ron) Terrell

Ronald Raymond (Ron) Terrell of Bloomington, passed away on March 10, 2025, at IU Health Bloomington Hospice House surrounded by his loving family. He was 88. Ron was born on August 8, 1936, in Bloomington, Indiana to Floyd and Oneta Terrell. He graduated from Bloomington High School in 1954. Ron soon developed an interest and aptitude for the game of golf, which he maintained throughout his life. After graduating from high school, he enrolled at Indiana University, where he received a scholarship in golf, lettering for the golf team and receiving the L.G. Balfour Award in 1958. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Business degree in 1960. During his years at IU, he met his wife to be, Margaret Silvers. Ron served in the Army Reserves following his college graduation. Shortly thereafter, Ron located to North Carolina in a management capacity for Burlington Industries. He returned to Bloomington later to work for Indiana University in Administrative Computing, where he later served as the Assistant Director. He married his second wife, Jill Jackson, in 1981. Ron then went on to serve as a Vice President with Associates Financial Services Co. leading up to his retirement to Pinehurst, North Carolina in 1994. Ron was dedicated and talented in the game of golf. He began his golf journey under the mentorship of Eddie Lawson, a PGA golf professional who recognized Ron’s abilities and potential in golf. He learned the game, grew his natural talent and cultivated his appreciation of the game into a lifelong love of the sport, winning several tournaments as an amateur golfer. Ron was a member of and longtime supporter of the Indiana University I-Men’s and I-Association of letter-winning alumni. He was inducted into the Bloomington City Golf Hall of Fame in 1982, as a two-time tournament champion of the Bloomington City Golf Tournament, and longtime participant. He was a ‘scratch golfer’ at times, granting him the ability to play several champion level golf courses over the years, including the Pebble Beach Golf Links. During Ron’s retirement in Pinehurst, he was a member of the Pinehurst Members Club, played in several Seniors’ golf outings with friends, and enjoyed hosting visiting friends and family. Several years later, he returned to Bloomington with his wife Jill. Ron continued his golf journey by teaching golf classes at IU, giving golf lessons, and rating golf courses with a slope rating team. He was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and the American Legion. Ron is survived by his children, Ronald R. Terrell, Jr. and Catherine Terrell; his sister, Leah Massey; brothers-in-law Jeff (Dierdre) Jackson, John (Colette) Jackson; sister-in-law Jennifer (Jim) Likens; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Robert Terrell and Paul Terrell; his first wife Margaret Urton; his late wife Jill Terrell. The family of Ron would like to recognize the extraordinary care provided by IU Health Bloomington Hospice House. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to be made to the IU Health Bloomington Hospice House. A celebration of life for family and friends will be held at a later date. A private burial for family will follow. Allen Funeral Home of Bloomington has been entrusted with cremation and arrangements and online condolences, photos and memories may be shared with family and friends at www.allencares.com

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Ronald Raymond (Ron) Terrell

August 8, 1936 - March 10, 2025