Henry Curtis “Junior” Tedder born April 5, 1948, passed away June 29, 2014 at his home on Tedder Hill.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Curtis Tedder and Effie “Della” Ardella Cobb Tedder; and a sister, Roda Tedder.
He is survived by his son, Jessie James (Sherrell) Tedder; granddaughters, Mirandra Grice, Autumn Lyell and Storm Lyell; great-granddaughter, Skarlet Boyd; son, George (Jamie) “Shay” Batz; grandchildren, Angel Philyaw, Jasmyn Walker, Austin and Dallas Batz; stepdaughter, Cheryl Henderson (Jason); granddaughters, Stepanie, Kayla, Kimberly and Marilyn; great-grandchildren, Christopher, Kallie and Roger; his “adopted” sons, Jerry Capers and Dwayne Young; a sister, Francess Janett Tedder Lowry; nieces, Suzie, Lisa, Linda, Lisa Hawkins and Sabrina; and a nephew, Charles.
“Junior” Tedder was a veteran of the Marines, and was a prisoner of war during the Vietnam War.
He was a truck driver and logger.
He enjoyed motorcycles, and loved his family deeply. He was always helping someone out.
We would like to give a special appreciation to his cousin, Henry T. Tedder, for being his caretaker.
A private memorial will be held at a later date.
Arrangements by Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, Atmore.
