Conover – James Theodore “Ted” Vanhorn, Jr., 66 of Conover passed away on June 28, 2019 at Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem.
Born on February 28, 1953, Ted was the son of the late James Theodore Vanhorn, Sr. and Ora Young Vanhorn. His favorite things were to run up the mountain to Cherokee, fishing, boating, and fixing things. He cherished his loyal lifelong friends. He lived with the knowledge that the only way to have a friend is to be one. He was a graduate of Hildebran High School in 1971. He retired after more than 30 years of service at Corning.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Jalain Worley and a brother, Mike Vanhorn.
Survivors include; daughter, Davina Vanhorn Carr and husband Terry; grandsons, Devin Carr and Jacob Carr and four nephews.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Catawba Funeral Home at 2:00 pm with Pastor Jeff Brown Officiating. Burial will follow at Catawba Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at Catawba Funeral Home.
Condolences may be left at www.catawbamemorialpark.com.
The Vanhorn Family is under the care of Catawba Memorial Park, Funerals & Cremations.
