Terrance L. Madison, Sr

Terrance Lawrence “Terry” Madison, Sr., age 54 of Columbus, OH passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020. He was born on March 20, 1965 in Youngstown, OH. to father, Richard Nelson (Gray) and mother, Karen Madison-Harris.

Terry attended The Rayen School in Youngstown. After graduating he moved his family to Columbus, OH where he started his career at Columbus State Community College as a supervisor. He also worked for COVA to help develop young adults starting a career. He loved gardening and landscaping which he received a certificate for completion in. He spent his later days enjoying the company of his children and grandchildren. Terry had “real love” for all his grandchildren which he nicknamed them accordingly. He spent his time with them going to games, concerts, plays, dances, movie dates, dining, cruising and much more. Terry was a die-hard sports fan and loved the Buckeye’s and Cleveland Browns. Terry had a huge heart and show it by helping others, befriending anyone and always giving his all to better someone else’s situation.

Terry was preceded in death by loved ones that cleared the path for him, wife, Allison Austin Madison; father, Richard Nelson; maternal grandparents, Lawrence Madison and Sammie Madison; paternal grandparents, Curtis and Christine Nelson; step-father, Boisseau Harris Sr; father-in-law William, Rouse Sr; mother-in-law, Sharon Darden; and uncles Ronald Nelson and Gregory Madison, Sr.

Terry leaves loved ones to cherish his memory, children, Te’Aira Madison, Jessica Diggs and Terrance Madison Jr.; siblings, Chystal Jones, Eric Jones (Quneitra), Kelvan Brown (Kimberly), Kevin Madison (Rochelle), Maurice Bennett (Samantha), Benjamin Bennett, Boisseau “Bam” Harris (Jenae), Deantea Bennett, and Malika Jefferson (Kenyawn); “Paw Paw’s” grandchildren, Gabriel “Gabe” Long, Laila Woods, Tom’Aira Goldsmith, Barron Woods Jr., Terranique Madison, Makila Reynolds, Saraiah Brandon, Johnathan Hightower Jr., Moriah Reynolds, Ty’Mier Madison, Ty’Monie Madison, and Te’Aundra Madison; and a hosts of other relatives and friends.

Visitation 10:00am and Funeral 11:00am Saturday, March 14, 2020 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH 2500 Cleveland Ave.