Theodore N. "Ted" Headley Jr's Obituary
Theodore N. "Ted" Headley Jr., age 55, of Coulterville, IL, passed away on Monday, December 10, 2012 at 3:35 p.m. in Good Samaritan Hospital, Mt. Vernon, IL. Ted was born on December 10, 1957 in St. Charles, MO, a son to Theodore and Beverly (James) Headley. On December 18, 1982, he married Rose Marie Woodside in the First Baptist Church, Coulterville, IL and she survives. Ted was of the Baptist faith and attended Grace Church, Chester, IL. He was a truck driver for Parrish Trucking, Freeburg, IL for 17 years, a volunteer for the Coulterville Fire Department and an EMT for the Coulterville Ambulance service for many years. Ted enjoyed hunting, riding four wheelers with family and friends and was an avid NHRA Drag Racing fan. Survivors include his wife, Rose Marie Headley of rural Swanwick, IL; father, Theodore Headley of rural Swanwick, IL, formerly of Elsberry, MO; a brother, Austin (Michelle) Headley of Pinckneyville, IL; mother-in-law, Alberta Woodside of rural Swanwick, IL; one uncle, Danny (June) James of Chester, IL; one aunt, Louella Eiskent of rural Swanwick, IL; two brothers-in-law; several nieces and nephews, and many dear friends. He was preceded in death by his mother; sister, Theresa J. Headley; father-in-law, Rolland "Dale" Woodside; and grandparents, Austin and Violet James. Funeral services will be held at the Winkle Baptist Church Activity Building on Friday, December 14, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. with Brother Jeff Downard officiating. Interment will be in Bethel Cemetery, Swanwick, IL. Friends may call at Winkle Baptist Church Activity Building on Thursday, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the National Kidney Foundation. Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
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