Mr. Terry Wayne Pemberton

Birth date: Apr 9, 1957 Death date: Jun 1, 2022

Mr. Terry Wayne Pemberton, 65, of Alexander City, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at his residence. He was born on April 9, 1957 in Columbus, Georgia to Emmett Wayne "Hub" Pemberton and Sara Evelyn Allen Marable. T Read Obituary

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Nancie W. Albin

190w ago

I first met Terry when he came to play with the Columbus Cubs, the men's recreational baseball league, in the early 70's. He loved sports and displayed sportsmanship on and off the field.

Terry was outgoing, funny, loved people, and especially young people. That is why he built his career coaching and teaching . Until his health set limitations on just what he could do.

Years passed, I moved away, and married. Terry married and had two beautiful children. The Cubs came together to honor the passing of one of our own, George Renfroe.This was in 2002. I caught up with my old Cub friends including Terry and met Karson and Seth, who was a baby. Terry was so proud of his children! He was happy watching them grow and being involved in their lives on a day to day basis.

This was the last time I visited with Terry. My memories of Terry will always be of how much he loved his children. His beautiful smile and how he was always a gentleman.

To Karson and Seth,

A Dad leaves his mark in the world through the love he gives his children.
The loss of a father is never easy, but what stays with you keeps him alive in your heart,
and that's the loving memories of all you shared together.

I am so sorry for your loss,

Nancie Willis Albin

Jimmy Joiner

191w ago

Terry was my Brother, and I wanted to share a few memories. Terry taught me how to swim at a young age, and this allowed me to go to Striplin's Pool and Flatrock Park and safely swim in the water. We cleared the brush in a field next to our grand parents house on Floyd Road to create a nice bike trail with ramps and jumps, and spent countless hours our there riding our bikes.

I remember riding around town with him in his little green MG Midget car, and he taught me how to drive a stick shift. This skill served me well when I was stationed in England and Italy during my later Air Force career.

We grew up in a time where the entire family lived in Columbus, Georgia, and every Sunday all the family would congregate at Grandma and Grandaddy Allen's house for Sunday dinner. So I knew I would always see Terry on Sunday's and any major holidays such as Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas for a large family gathering for supper.

Terry's Grandmother Pemberton, "Ma Pat" was an extremely important foundational part of Terry's life, and I would go over to her house often, and would routinely be treated to a slice of her red velvet cake and a glass of iced tea.

Terry had a knack for developing friendships that would last a life time. As a teenager, Terry would hang out with Woody O'Dell, Jeff Branham, Larry Salyer and Ronnie Cooper, and after 40 years they still maintained those close friendships, and that is incredibly rare.

Terry had a lot of drive and determination while we were growing up. He completed his Bachelors Degree at Columbus College which was incredible, and he was an exceptional baseball player and golfer. I always admired those things, and he showed me that through persistence, effort and focus, that many goals could be achieved.

Terry loved his children Seth and Karson dearly. Every time I would talk to Terry on the phone, the kids were always a big part of the conversation. As he battled through some health challenges during the last few months of his life, he cherished those precious moments he could spend with his kids.

Because I live in Texas, the last time I was able to visit Terry in person at his house was in October of 2017. He prepared us a nice meal, and we talked about the Georgia Bulldogs and baseball. I was glad that I had the opportunity to visit with him that one last time.

Terry, Rest in Peace Brother. I will see you on the other side one day. Love, Jim.

Jason Joiner

191w ago

Terry was my uncle (my father is Jimmy Joiner). We were a military family, so we moved around a lot and didn't get to see or spend time with extended family as much. However, I have very fond memories of my Uncle Terry in the times that I was able to spend with him. My most vivid memories were when we went to visit Terry's house in Alexander City, Alabama; I couldn't have been more than 12 years old.

I remember him walking me around the property and showing me the turtles in a pond, and taking me "snipe" hunting in the evening, which I still laugh about today. Terry had a riding lawnmower that I was VERY interested in at the time, and he asked if I would like to use it and cut the grass. Of course I agreed because it meant I would get to operate heavy machinery and drive something, so he showed me how everything worked and sent me on my way. I must have been out there cutting grass for about 2 hours on that thing, having the absolute time of my life. Burned in my mind is the smile on his face and chuckle when I walked up to the porch, covered in dirt and grass clippings; I didn't realize how much work it was going to be, but he knew.

As a kid, I remember Terry was always big on respect - the whole "yes sir/ma'am" thing. But at the same time, he always spoke to me like an adult. Looking back on the lawnmower event, I think what stuck out to me is he trusted me to do a very adult thing. And what I remember most is how proud I felt when I was done, which is an experience he let me earn.

Later in my life, he was able to make it to my wedding; this was the last time I got to see him in person, but it meant so much to me that he was there. I regret not speaking with him or seeing him more while he was with us. But he made very big impressions on me in the time I was able to spend with him.

Jimmy Joiner

191w ago

Terry, Rest in Peace Brother. I will see you on the other side one day. Love, Jim.

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