Mr. Terry Gray Parten, age 65, a resident of Saraland, Alabama for 36 years passed a way on Wednesday, May 6, 2020. Terry was born on July 27, 1954 in Butler, Alabama to Minnie Merl Huckabee and Julian Gray Parten.

Terry was a well-respected and dedicated Maritime Captain for nearly 47 years, and he truly loved his profession. He was affectionately known as “Captain T” on the river. Over the course of his career, he took tremendous pride in mentoring many young deckhands and pilots that crossed his path. His legacy will live on through his Maritime family. He loved his Heavenly Father, his wife, his girls, and his grandchildren.

Terry was a one-of-a-kind man, a loyal husband, an exceptional father, and a dependable friend. He was a selfless man, always considering the needs of others. His hobbies were fishing, carpentry, grilling on his Kamado Joe, and watching Alabama football. Terry lived his life for his family, and he will be missed beyond measure.

Terry is survived by his wife of 36 years, Cindy Mayfield Parten, formerly of Winfield, Alabama and his daughters Haleigh Parten Tapscott (Andrew) and Katlin Parten English (Lee), grandchildren, Houston and Hadley Tapscott, and expecting granddaughter Palmer Leigh English in September of 2020, sisters Julia Tyson, and Mary Goodman Norman, and numerous beloved nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law and a host of other family and close friends.

A graveside service for Mr. Terry Parten will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at 1:00 PM at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, in Saraland, AL. Pastor Roy Hill will be the officiating minister.