Theodore "Ted" Theis

March 14, 1931 - December 12, 2020

Theodore “Ted” Allen Theis, 89, of Old Town, Florida passed away December 12, 2020. Mr. Theis was born March 14, 1931 to the late Joseph and Geneva Theis in Defiance, Ohio, but had lived in the Old Town area since 1999 after moving here from Findly, Ohio. He graduated from Beaver Dam High School in 1949, worked for several years as a Long Distance Freight Handler for National Freight in Vineland, NJ and Koch Freight in Minneapolis, MN, and had been a member of Faith Baptist Church in Old Town. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, gardening, eating, and taking care of babies and small critters. Mr. Theis is survived by his wife of 40 years Martha Theis, his sons Dennis Theis (Sandra) of Shellby, NC, Michael Theis of Findlay, OH, his daughters Kathy Pahl of Findlay, OH and Debra Sue Smith (Brian) of Findlay, OH, his adopted sons Harvey Spencer (Nicki) of Old Town, FL and William Welch (Julie) of Williston, FL, his stepsons John Pendergrass (Kathy), Dwayne Pendergrass (Rusty), Ronny Pendergrass (Yvonne), Charles Pendergrass (Maria), Shane Flohe (Amy), and Robert Theis, his stepdaughter Cheryl Spreen, Lynda Magehee (Greg), and Anita Riche, his brother Richard Theis (Ruth) of Shellby, NC, his sister Jo Ann Howe (John) of Washington D.C., 36 grandchildren, 44 great grandchildren, 8 great-great grandchildren and other extended family members. He was preceded in death by his sons Douglan Theis and Joseph Theis and his brothers Phillip Theis and Jimmy Theis. A memorial service will be held in honor of Mr. Theis 2:00 PM Thursday, December 17, 2020 at the Rick Gooding Funeral Home Cross City Chapel, with Rev. Dale Riels officiating. Arrangements have been placed under the care of the Rick Gooding Funeral Home Cross City Chapel, with locations in Cross City 352-498-5400 and Chiefland 352-493-0050. Please sign the online guest book at rickgoodingfuneralhomes.com