Ted was born on January 7, 1936 in Mountain Home, Arkansas. On January 9, 2013, he passed peacefully into the loving arms of his Lord and savior at his home in Fresno surrounded by his loving family. He was 77 years old.
Ted was a proud veteran who served honorably in the U. S. Army. He was a hardworking man who always did the best he could to provide for his family.
In his final day, Ted comforted his family by reminding them that they would all be together again. His family takes comfort in knowing that he is with his beloved first born daughter, Rhonda.
Ted was preceded in death by his daughter, Rhonda; his parents; and three sisters.
He is survived by Francis, his devoted wife of 54 years. He will be forever loved and missed by his 2 daughters, Laurie Ratchford and Pamela Grouleff; son-in-law, Greg Grouleff; 5 grandchildren, Kimberly, Justin, Gregory, Patrick, and Ryan; and 5 great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind his sister, Lyndall Reynolds of Marmaduke, Arkansas.
John 3:16
For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have everlasting life.
A graveside service will be held at Fresno Memorial Gardens on Friday, January 18, 2013 at 2:00 pm.
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