TERRELL, William Venson, 90, of Chesterfield, died quietly at Chippenham Hospital to be with the Lord, on Sunday, March 19, 2017, after a brief illness. He was the son of the late David Edward and Edna Lee Terrell, of Richmond. He was predeceased by his wife of 69 years, Mary Lee Snellings Terrell, also of Chesterfield; brothers, Howard Bracey Terrell (Margaret), of Mechanicsville, Earl Edward Terrell (Shirley), of Smyrna, Tenn., Carroll Lee Terrell, of Richmond; and sister, Evelyn Terrell Conti (Gordon), of Richmond. He grew up on Church Hill and attended public schools in Richmond. He started his work at Friedman-Marks Clothing Co., in Richmond, where he met Mary Lee, while in their teens. He entered the U.S. Army in October, 1944 and served in the infantry in Europe during World War II, as a part of America's Greatest Generation. He was a flag waving American Patriot all his life. When he returned from the war, he married Mary Lee and joined Liggett & Myers Tobacco Company, where he continued to work until the plant left Richmond. He then joined Philip Morris Tobacco Company, where he worked his way into management and remained there until his retirement. He loved to travel and loved driving his automobile, always volunteering to do the driving on any trip in which he was involved. He was a huge supporter of family gatherings and always enjoyed being with and supporting his extended family. He enjoyed conversations, particularly about politics, and was always a passionate supporter of his point of view. He loved country music and enjoyed dancing with his wife. He is survived by his daughter, Deborah Terrell Waterfield, of Chesterfield; granddaughter, Shannon Walton Miller (Phillip); great-granddaughter, Stevie-Lee Walton, all of Chesterfield; and brother, Donald Terrell (Judy), of Camden, S.C. A gathering of family and friends will be held 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where a funeral ceremony will be held 2 p.m. Friday. Interment to follow in Dale Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the American Heart Association, in memory of William V. Terrell.