Felix Edward Todd, Sr., a devoted and loving husband and father, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024, at the age of 76, after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Jeanette Rey Todd, and their children: Holley Todd Steele (Danny) of Birmingham, Felix Edward Todd, Jr. (Jonna) of New York, and Kenneth Woolf Todd (Katie) of Tuscaloosa. Felix also leaves behind eight cherished grandchildren: DJ (Corinne), Will, Elizabeth, Madison, Leanna, Alex, Sophie, and Baines. He is also remembered by his sister, Bonita Todd Norman of Coral Gables, FL, and six nieces and nephews. Felix was predeceased by his parents, Thomas Hiram Todd, Sr. and Allie Woolf Todd of Tuscaloosa, and his brother, Thomas Hiram Todd, Jr. of Tuscaloosa.
Felix graduated from Marion Military Institute High School and Junior College, where he excelled as a Distinguished Military Student. He then went on to serve in the United States Army before earning his B.S. in Commerce and Business Administration from the University of Alabama. He began his career at Radio Parts, Inc., the largest wholesale electronic distributor in Alabama, where he successfully opened stores in Troy and Montgomery. Later, he ventured into entrepreneurship and established Alabama Computer Associates in Tuscaloosa. Throughout the years, Felix also pursued various other business endeavors.
Devoted to his faith, Felix was a lifelong Presbyterian who prioritized raising his children in a nurturing Christian environment. He had a profound passion for genealogy and took immense joy in researching and preserving his family's history, often sharing captivating stories with his loved ones.
As a tribute to Felix's life, his son Felix Edward Todd, Jr., his son Kenneth Woolf Todd, his grandson Daniel Johnathan Steele, Jr., his grandson William Thomas Steele, his grandson Alexander Felix Todd, his grandson Baines Woolf Todd, his son-in-law Daniel Johnathan Steele, Sr., and his brother-in-law William Kenneth Rey, Jr. will serve as pallbearers. Dr. Robert Howard and Stephen Sturgis will be honored as honorary pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the DCH Cancer Fund or Mission to the World, reflecting Felix's commitment to helping others in need.
Celebration of Life graveside services will be held Friday, May 3, 2024 at Memory Hill Gardens, 2200 Skyland Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, Al 35405 beginning at 3:30 PM. The family will receive friends at Memory Chapel Funeral Home on Friday from 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM. Rev. Richard Vice and Felix Todd, Jr., will officiate services.
Condolences and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.memorychapelfuneralhome.com
Memory Chapel Funeral Home, a Dignity Memorial Provider, is honored to serve the Todd family during their time of bereavement.
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