Terrell Royce Holsinger Sr.

Terrell (Terry) Royce Holsinger Sr.
February 26, 1940 - May 23, 2022
Once upon a time, in a land called Ohio was born a boy
named Terrell Royce Holsinger, with a light in his eye, a smile
on his lips and a song in his heart. His parents, Wilber V
Holsinger and Lucille (Tune) Romesberg Holsinger loved him
and his older brother deeply, teaching them to love the Lord,
sing with their whole heart and care for all.
Through the adventures of life Terry enjoyed his time in
school, sports, church and music, growing into a young man
who left the kingdom in pursuit of an education in a foreign
land called Indiana. At Grace Theological Seminary College
he pursued music, knowledge and the love of his life, Sandra
Harbaugh Holsinger.
After a wedding and much rejoicing the happy couple had
three children, moving around a bit but finally settling in the
magical region called Texas. The stars were big and bright,
the life was blessed and the couple were a shining example
of a devoted marriage, loving parents, kindness and
generosity to all and devotion to Jesus.
With a long career spanning from plastering homes to a
practicing composites engineer who helped develop the B-2
stealth bomber, Terry continued to make friends and
influence people while continuing to grow in wisdom of the
Lord, becoming a licensed minister and Bible Scholar.
All work and no play was never a problem with Terry. He
loved to travel whether by plane, train, boat or car, in a tent,
hotel or camper van. Summer vacations were spent with
family, friends, and working to help Builders for Christ.
Terry and Sandy were blessed by the addition of a son in law
and two grandchildren, followed many years later by three
great grandchildren. Terry could be heard saying, “if I knew
grandchildren were so much fun I would have had them
first!”
Till, alas, came a day when Terry’s family saw that the years
had taken a toll on him. His mind was tired, his soul was
weary and his body became sick. His Children, Grandchildren
and Great Grandchildren grew concerned about him. Terry
grew weaker until on May 23, 2022 he decided to go on his
last adventure. One where he would see some people who
had left long before him. One where he could sing with his
family, once again. One where he would feel whole again. On
that day his family cried and spoke many memories about
this man they held so high in their regard… this Prince among
men… this Great Grandpa… this Grandpa… this Daddy… this
Husband… Terrell Royce Holsinger.
Terry believed in the wisdom of Psalm 90:12 “So teach us to
number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom”. As you
think of Terry we ask that you take a moment to hug your
child, grandchild, friend, family member or walk in the woods
for a moment, an hour or a day.
Terrell Royce Holsinger Sr. is survived by his wife, Sandra
Louise Harbaugh Holsinger, son, Terrell Royce Holsinger Jr.,
daughter, Gretchen Holsinger, daughter, Wendy Beth
Holsinger Kelso, son-in-law, Timothy M Kelso, granddaughter,
Aubrey Ann Kelso, granddaughter, Tori Lynn Kelso, greatgranddaughter, Eliana Louise Huff, great-granddaughter,
Elysia Michelle Huff, great-grandson, Liam Robert Alfaro,
many sisters and brothers in law, nieces, nephews, cousins,
friends, and others who have been touched by his
unconditional love.
He is already missed.