Terry Lester Speed, 69, of Franklin, Texas passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at his residence. He was born on January 25, 1942 in Freeport, Texas to Tommy Lester Speed and Coma Lee Jones Speed. He was retired from Dow Chemical Company. He married Margaret (Maggie ) Devens on January 27, 1967 in Lake Jackson, Texas. He had been a resident of Franklin for the past 12 years previously living in Brazoria County. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his Parents, sons, Tommy and Lester Speed.
He is survived by:
Wife - Maggie Devens of Franklin

Daughters – Leslie Ann Speed Dutton of Franklin
Christine Renee Speed Cook of San Antonio

Sons – Leland Howard Speed and wife Diana of Katy
Lindsey Lee Speed and wife Kimberly of Lake Jackson

Brothers – Garvin LeRoy Speed and wife Margie of Witchita Falls
Richard Speed and wife Sandi of Brazoria

Brother and Sister-in-law – John and Susie Devens of Lake Jackson

Sister and Brother-in-law – Cynthia and Bob Orendorff of Bandera

13 Grandchildren – Mathew, Brett, Madison, Rachel, John, Courtlyn, Kristen, Casey, Bennett, Geg, Britney, Ashlyn, and Kristlyn
3 Great Grandchildren – Jayden, Sasha and Cayden

Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. at the McCauley Funeral Home Chapel in Franklin, Texas. Darrel Mize will officiate.

Memorials in Terry's name may be made to Hospice, Jeff Gordon Foundation, or St. Jude's Cancer Hospital for Children