Theodore (Ted) Clinton's Obituary
Mr. Theodore (Ted) Clinton, age 71, went to be with His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, August 15, 2024 in his home and surrounded by family.
Theodore was born in Orrville, OH and was preceded in death by His Father and Mother, Russell and Elizabeth Clinton and sister, Mary Markley of Akron, OH. Theodore is survived by brother, Russell (Bill) Clinton of Marshallville, OH; sister, Rhea Marcinko of Akron, OH; son Jason Clinton of New London, NC; daughters Rosetta Johnson of Hickory, NC and Amanda Nicholson and husband Gabriel Nicholson of Albemarle, NC; six grandchildren - Erika Clinton of Albemarle, NC; Yasmen Johnson, Malia Johnson and Dayveon Johnson of Hickory, NC; Macille Nicholson and Asher Nicholson of Albemarle, NC and 1 great-grandchild Kahlani Johnson of Hickory, NC.
Ted was born on September 20, 1952 in Orrville, Ohio. He grew up in Marshallville, Ohio and worked at his father's grocery store (Clinton's Grocery) throughout his childhood. He attended Smithville High School and graduated Wayne County Joint Vocational School with a certificate in welding. Ted relocated to Stanly County, NC in 1986. He was a member of Marshallville Fire Department (Ohio), Badin Fire Department, East Side Fire Department and Lake Tillery Fire Department over his 50 year career.
Our Beloved Father, Brother, Grandfather, Father-in-law and Friend; devoted his entire life to serving God and others. Ted was a complete giver of himself, proud grandfather and Volunteer Firefighter of 50 Years.
He enjoyed serving as greeter at Prospect Baptist Church and would be found at his post, rain or shine.
In his spare time, he enjoyed nothing more than sharing a cup of coffee, reading his Bible, porch swing sitting, listening to southern gospel music and time with family. Ted will always be remembered as a faithful servant of God.
Services for Mr. Theodore (Ted) Clinton will be held on August 21, 2024, at 12pm at Prospect Baptist Church with Rev. Tony Thomas officiating. Burial will follow at Prospect Baptist Church Cemetery in Albemarle, North Carolina. The family will receive friends at the church from 11am to 12pm prior to the service.
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