Terry Vance Bills, Jr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

A private Memorial Service with family will be held for Terry Vance Bills, Jr., 89, who died on Monday, April 15, 2019 in Lafayette. Inurnment will be held at Lafayette Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his three sons, Gordon V. Bills, Jonathan G. Bills and Daniel R. Bills; two daughters, Marjorie Bills Cupit and her husband, Wayne and Linzee Evans LaGrange and her husband, Kenny; one great grandchild, Ayden Fontenot; Dave Henard, nephew, as well as many other nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Guidry Bills; and his parents, Terry Vance Bills, Sr. and Mildred Phelps Bills; and his five sisters. Terry Bills, Jr served as a Sergeant in the Korean War in the South and Central Theatre from 1947 to 1952. He was honorably discharged in 1956. While serving in the Marine Reserves, he attended the University of Texas earning his Master's Degree in Geology. He moved to Lafayette in 1960 beginning his career in Oil and Gas with Unocal. In 1962, he launched his own oilfield company called SEVARG. In later years, he recruited his nephew Dave and his daughter Linzee to work side by side for many years. He enjoyed telling very lengthy war stories, siting incredible historical facts, recapping trips across the world and life experiences. He will be missed dearly especially by his three "boys", Gordon, Jon and Danny. The family would like to extend special appreciation to Lashonda Francis for her dedicated care and compassion to our father. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Gallery Restoration Fund to the Academy of Sacred Heart at P.O. Box 310 Grand Coteau, LA 70541 or Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate, please send recipient email to missjll@cox.net View the obituary and guestbook online at www.mourning.com Martin & Castille-DOWNTOWN-330 St. Landry St., Lafayette, LA 70506, 337-234-2311

Terry Vance Bills, Jr.

April 5, 1930 - April 15, 2019

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