Terry L. Mickle

Terry Lynn Mickle, 54, of  778 Dark Hollow Road, Bedford, died at home early Thursday morning, September 18, 2008, after a 13 month battle with leukemia.  He was born on March 27, 1954 at Nason Hospital in Roaring Spring.  He is the son of Avanelle L. (Mock) Mickle of Lovely and the late Harold W. Mickle who preceded him in death three years ago.

Terry graduated from Chestnut Ridge High School in 1972 and then as a teenager established his first business, Mickle’s Sporting Goods.  He then established the Fishertown Country Store and owned it until 2006.  On June 15, 2006 he married Jacqueline Howsare after a nine year courtship. Together they own Jackie’s Café and General Store in Centerville.  Terry’s son is Adam Steward married to the former Stacey Crabtree, and two beautiful granddaughters:  Aliyah Marie and Bailey Lynn of Centerville.  Terry has two brothers:  Gary married to the former Faye McDonald of Lovely and Robert, married to the former Kimberly Becrisio of Lovely and one sister, Wendy, wife of Steve Wallace of Palmyra.

Terry loved to hunt, fish, garden and enjoyed nature and the outdoors.  Terry also loved to tell stories and make people laugh, this brought him joy.  Terry attended Bedford Valley Assembly of God and had a deep, abiding trust in God.  Because of his faith and assurance of eternal life with his Lord and Savior, Terry did not fear death.  He was loved and admired by those who knew him and was an inspiration to many.  He was an extraordinary man who displayed grit, stamina, and integrity in many challenging circumstances of life.

Funeral services on Monday, September 22, 2008 at 10:00 AM from the Bedford Valley Assembly of God Church near Centerville with the Pastor Troy Gearhart officiating.  Friends will be received on Sunday from 6-9 PM at the Timothy A. Berkebile Funeral Home, in Bedford.  Our online guest book will be available at www.berkebilefuneralhome.com