by Anthony Tippins, cousin

Terry was always a well dressed man. I grew up with Grandmother and when Terry would visit from Los Angeles, at the time he was working for A&M records, he would give me clothes he was no longer wearing. This was the 70’s. My first test shoot with a fashion photographer were all the clothes Terry had given me. My favorite item was a royal blue pair of boots. I cherished those boots. Terry lived what I thought was a glamorous life. He influenced my sense of style along with Grandmother. He was the most stylish man I knew as a kid. He was a role model for me.