Sen. Terrell Adamson Starr

Retired Sen. Terrell Adamson Starr, 83, went to be with his Lord Jesus on April 19. The sixth son of J.E. "Bud" and Kate Starr, he was a lifelong resident of Clayton County. Terrell and Celeste McKinney, childhood sweethearts, who married after he joined the Navy during World War II, would have celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary this June. He moved his membership from Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Jonesboro to First Baptist Church of Forest Park when they married. He served his Lord in many capacities, as deacon for over 50 years, on committees and faithful attendance at the Church. He was a devoted husband, a wonderful father, and also a man of the people - a leader, and a statesman. He was first elected to public office as a commissioner from Clayton County, serving for eight years. Then, in 1968, he won his first term in the state Senate representing Clayton and Henry counties and he held that seat until he retired in 2005. His many friends knew he could be counted on and he was humbled by the trust others placed in him. Terrell was preceded in death by his parents, five older brothers, Raymond, Harold, Thurman, Wayne and Aubrey; parents-in-law J.B. and Annis Lee McKinney.

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