Russell "Rusty" Neal Terrell

Russell "Rusty" Neal Terrell, 70, of New Bern, passed away at his home, Friday, January 22, 2021, surrounded by his family, after his fight against pancreatic cancer.

A memorial mass will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, February 6, 2021, at Annunciation Catholic Church, officiated by Father Bill Upah. Friends are welcome to attend the service. In keeping with the CDC guidelines pertaining to the Coronavirus, those who are ill or at-risk (elderly, immune-compromised) are encouraged to stay home. Additionally, there will be a limit to the number of people in the building at one time, as well, those who attend will be asked to bring and wear a protective mask. Help us honor the family while practicing safe measures. Friends are also encouraged to leave words of comfort to the family through the website.

Rusty was born on March 16, 1950, in Morehead City, to the late George W. Terrell and Frances Florence Terrell. He grew up in Havelock where he graduated from Havelock High School in 1968. Following high school, he immediately enlisted in the United States Coast Guard. He went to Nicholls State University in Louisiana where he earned his bachelor’s degree. He earned his master’s degree at Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California. His hard work was acknowledged and in 1976, he was commissioned as an Ensign.  Rusty’s diligence, strength and leadership were proven over his 32 years of service to his country. In 2001, he retired as Captain, Group Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District, New Orleans where he was responsible for U.S. Coast Guard operations spanning 26 states, including the Gulf of Mexico coastline from Florida to Mexico, the adjacent offshore waters and outer continental shelf, as well as the inland waterways of the Mississippi, Ohio, Missouri, Illinois, and Tennessee River systems.

He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Jacqueline Daigle Terrell of New Bern and formerly of New Orleans; daughter, Jan Terrell Daughety and husband Isaac of Havelock; sons, Adam Thomas Terrell and wife Lisa Andresen of Fort Walton Beach, FL and David Andrew Terrell of New Orleans; grandchildren, Claire Elizabeth Daughety, Isabelle Marie Daughety, and Emersyn Cate Daughety.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Billy Terrell and his sister-in-law, Dee Jay Terrell.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions, in memory of Rusty, may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network at 1500 Rosecrans Ave., Ste. 200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory in Morehead City, NC.