Wilkie Delano Tedder

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WILKIE DELANO TEDDER

Born: June 22, 1940

Died: April 3, 2024

Wilkie Delano Tedder was born in Brewton, Alabama to James William Tedder and Mary Ann Herrington Tedder. He graduated from T.R. Miller High School in 1958 and married Peggy Lucille Pickett on Dec. 30, 1960 - married for 48 years. Wilkie is proceeded in death by his wife Peggy.  He is survived by his children Kellie Motter (Paul) and Jeffrey Tedder (Lynne), Grandchildren Heather Buckmaster (Travis), Katelyn Cook (Stephen), McCall Lugo (Christopher), Nolen Tedder (Keyla), and 7 Great Grandchildren, a number of Nieces and Nephews and many friends.  He was the last surviving sibling of 10 brothers and 1 sister.  He was a member of Robertsdale Grace Community Church.  He served in the U.S. Army from 1958 to 1961.  He enjoyed golfing, fishing, and watching college football.  He was always joking with everyone, even up to his last days in the hospital. 

The family will be planning a memorial celebration at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) P.O. Box 14301 Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301 or by Phone 877-647-VETS (8387).