Tommie Blain Terrell Sr.

Tommie Blain Terrell Sr. was born on June 23, 1944, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Marshall and Zula Spearman Terrell. He was the fifth of nine children.

Tommie professed his faith in Christ at an early age and was baptized at Phillips Temple CME Church, where he worshiped alongside his family.

Tommie was educated in the Indianapolis Public School system, attending Elder Diggs Public School No. 42, Shortridge High School for one year, and graduating from North Central High School in 1962.

Tommie joined the United States Army from 1963 to 1966. After receiving an honorable discharge, Tommie began working for the United States Postal Service.

Tommie was appointed to the Indianapolis Police Department, now IMPD, on January 29, 1968. After completing his training at the Police Academy, he served in various assignments including Patrol Officer, PAL Club Coordinator, SWAT, Narcotics Investigator, Intelligence Investigator, and Homicide Investigator. Tommie retired from the department on March 2, 1990, after serving more than twenty-two years with dedication and commitment.

Tommie later joined Indianapolis Power and Light, now AES, in 1990 as part of the Security Department and eventually became Manager of the Damage Claims Department. He retired from AES in 2018.

Tommie enjoyed spending time with family and had a number of interests that brought him joy. He loved watching sports, especially baseball, basketball, and football. He also enjoyed playing golf and found joy in cooking. Many will fondly remember his homemade rolls and the other dishes he prepared with care.

Tommie Blain Terrell Sr. departed this life on Friday, August 28, 2026, at the age of eighty two years and two months. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers James Robert Sr., Marshall Jr., and Wilson Terrell Sr., and two sisters Nina Cooper and Josie Harden.

Tommie leaves to cherish his memory his sons Thomas, John, Scott, Tommie Jr. (Laura), and Evan, and his daughter Tiffany Terrell. He also leaves his sisters Jean Webster, Zula Barnett (Michael), and Mary Jones (James). Tommie is also survived by his grandchildren Kyle and Thomas Terrell, Morgan, Sydney, and Angelina Terrell, and his great granddaughter Kylie Terrell, along with a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

Visitation will be held at Crown Hill Funeral Home & Cemetery, Remembrance Hall, 700 W. 38th St., Indianapolis, Indiana 46208, on September 10, 2026, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am.

A Celebration of Life will take place at Crown Hill Funeral Home & Cemetery, Remembrance Hall, 700 W. 38th St., Indianapolis, Indiana 46208, on September 10, 2026, at 11:00 am.