Theodore "Teddy" Keller's Obituary
Theodore Keller Jr. (Teddy) was born on Saturday, July 13,1946, in Dallas, Texas to the parentage of Wilhelmina and Theodore Keller Sr. He is the third of six children born to that union.
Teddy’s education began at Crispus Attucks. He went on to attend and graduate from Hamilton Park School in Dallas.
Teddy and Linda were married in 1983. They were married for 39 years together on earth and now are together forevermore.
Teddy and Linda were both members of Abounding Love Fellowship (Dallas).
Teddy was a hard worker starting at age 19 working to provide for his family. Later in life, he worked many years as a maintenance engineer for Holiday Inn in Garland. He went on to work as a Sales Associate for Home Depot where many of his regular customers knew him and still have fond memories of his presence at the store. He retired from Home Depot.
Teddy was a vital part of the Keller Siblings. They all remained close as a family. His mother insisted on the family staying connected. He talked daily to “Mother” until her passing in 2019. He has been the brother to his older siblings and the Big brother to his younger siblings through thick and thin. He has been Daddy to his children, Ted to his Children in Love, Grandpa Barney, and Grandpa Ted to the Grands. He will be missed and leaves so many memories that only he could leave behind.
Teddy is preceded in death by his parents.
Teddy leaves to cherish his memories: Children, Vakita Mitchell (Mark), Tony Keller (Angela), Gaye Keller, Kim Lucas (Don), Kevin Rogers (Shonda). Siblings, Margaret Reddick (Thomas), Audrey Bonner (Walter), Vanessa Chinn, Billy Keller, Patricia Everett (William). Nine Grandchildren, Six Great-Grandchildren, as well as a multitude of family and friends.
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