Zion Savion Terry

Zion Savion Terry was born on October 19, 2007, and transitioned to eternal life on April 21, 2026. He was the beloved son of Tiffany Terry and Lorenzo White. 

Zion graduated from John Marshall High School, where he was an active and dedicated student. He was a member of the JMH Track Team, KRS Scholars – HBCU Bridge, the National Honor Society, and many other outstanding activities. Zion worked at Chick-fil-A in Richmond, Virginia, for a year and a half, where he was known as a hardworking and dependable employee. 

Zion had a heart of gold and shared love with everyone he encountered. He was a devoted and loving big brother to Sadie and Phelix. After high school, Zion planned to attend Winston-Salem State University, where he had received a scholarship to pursue a degree in nursing. He worked diligently to achieve his academic success. 

Zion was preceded in death by his great-grandfather, Benjamin Cole; great-grandmother, Louise Cole; grandfather, Lorenzo White Sr.; two great-aunts, Barbara Simms and Betty Allen; and his sister, Sadie Terry. 

He leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Tiffany Terry; father, Lorenzo White; brother, Phelix Terry; grandfather, Phillip Adams; grandmothers, Annette Terry and Yvonne White; aunt, Tafica Terry; uncles, Phillip Terry and Nathaniel (Jasmine); and a host of cousins, great-aunts, and friends.

Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue, where Zion Terry may be viewed Friday, May 8, 2026, and funeral services will be held Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at John Marshall High School, Rev. Tyrone Nelson officiating. Interment, Riverview Cemetery.