Supernanny Single Dad Kills Self on July 4th
Faith W | July 9, 2008A Kentucky man who appeared on the ABC reality show Supernanny died of self-inflicted gunshot wounds on July 4th. He was talking to police of his cell phone at his father’s grave when the incident occured.
Police say that James Scott Terrill of Georgetown, KY called local police while at the cemetery where his father is buried, threatening to shoot himself in the chest. Police spoke with him for almost an hour, trying to diffuse the situation. They believed they were making progress, when the 37 year old man shot himself while talking to them.
Mr. Terrill appeared on Supernanny with his two sons Lane (age 11) and Tate (age 5) on January 23. His mother had abandoned the children, and he was a single father. The show helps parents deal with out of control young children, with the help of host, nanny Jo Frost. The show’s producers, Richochet expressed “extreme sadness” upon hearing the news.
The following is the obituary from the Georgetown News:
James Scott Terrill, age 37, died Friday, July 4, 2008, in Georgetown.He was born in Lexington on April 6, 1971, to Margaret Kenley Terrill Ng, of Georgetown, and the late Charles Ralph Terrill. He was a member of Safe Harbor Baptist Fellowship in Georgetown.
Survivors in addition to his mother include a stepfather, Raymond Ng, of Georgetown; two children, Lane Joseph Terrill and James Tate Terrill, both of Georgetown; two brothers, John Terrill, of Louisville, and Daniel Ng, of Georgetown; and two stepbrothers, Lester Ng, of Kansas City, and Chilton Ng, of Savannah, Ga.
Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at Georgetown Cemetery with Pastor Dwayne Russell officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be his brothers. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 8, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Tucker, Yocum & Wilson Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Safe Harbor Baptist Fellowship, Building Fund, 131 N. Broadway St. Georgetown, KY 40324.
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What a shame--I will remember his family in my prayers.
Donna Hunt | July 12, 2008 | 1:30 pmWhat a shame–I will remember his family in my prayers. My husband died almost nine years ago leaving me the single mother of a 3 1/2-year-old son. I know how difficult it is to raise a child singlehandedly in this society. I am very grateful for all the family support I have.