AREA OBITUARIES – Charles Wayne Terrett

Charles Wayne Terrett, age 80, passed away Fri., July 18, 2025 at the Mercy Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, Ky.
He was born on July 22, 1944 in Fulton County, Ky. to the late Dorothy McMurry Terrett and George Benton (G.B) Terrett.
He was as "homegrown Hickman" as they come. Born and raised on the banks of the Mississippi River, he devoted his life to this community. His passion was to help others reach their highest potential, and was able to do this by dedicating 31 years to the Fulton County School System; 28 years of this were serving in administration roles as Elementary Principal, High School Principal, Transportation Director, DPP, Assistant Superintendent, and his final 10 years as Superintendent of Schools. 
Anyone who knew Charlie would say  he was full of determination and grit and he channeled this to ensure the students under his care would believe they could do great things because HE believed in each and every one of them. Upon retirement, he prided himself in becoming a KC Certified Barbeque Judge because he got free barbeque.
He was fascinated with anything WWII. From getting to fly a B-52 Bomber (as a gift) to watching all the documentaries, he loved every aspect of history. Along with this, he had a heart of gold and loved his family deeply. The second youngest of 7 children, he was always there to make sure everyone was taken care of.
He also had the best sense of humor and wonderful smile, from making crazy pizza concoctions with friends to being the life of the party. He  was always up to something. When he met his wife, Cyndy, he thought her name was "Diane", and Cyndy didn't mind because she was star struck by his baby blues. They were blessed with 55 years of marriage.
Though he has left this earth physically, his memory will live on through his five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and two daughters that have his same stubborn spirit.
He is survived by his wife, Cyndy; two daughters; Carolyn Terrett (Darren) Byrd, of Fulton, Ky., and Carla Terrett Hawkins, of Colorado Springs, Colo.; five grandchildren, Gracie Byrd and Cameron Byrd, both of Fulton, Ky., Samantha Johnston, of South Fulton, Tenn., and Samuel Hawkins and Isaac Hawkins, both of Colorado Springs, Colo.; two great-grandchildren, Cason Johnston and Corbin Johnston, both of South Fulton, Tenn.; three sisters, Martha Sue Stalions, of Smithland, Ky. and, Julia Davis and Betty Abernathy, both of Hickman, Ky.; and three brothers, George Benton "Sonny" Terrett II, of Hickman, Ky., Joseph Edward Terrett, of Woodland Mills, Tenn., and Ben Terrett, of Hickman, Ky.
A memorial visitation will be held Tuesday., July 22, 2025 from 5-8 p.m. at the Hornbeak Funeral Chapel in Hickman.  
Memorials may be made to Fulton County Pilots Academy, Joey Bumpus Memorial Scholarship Fund or Maurice Tucker Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Ellen Murphy, 2740 Moscow Ave, Hickman, KY 42050.