of North Little Rock, AR
February 4, 1921 - February 3, 2010
Calvin Walker "Dub" Tedford of North Little Rock passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2010, one day before his 89th birthday. He was born February 4, 1921, to Ernest Walker and Cora King Tedford in Lonoke, Arkansas. He graduated from North Little Rock High School and attended Arkansas State Teachers College (now UCA) before joining the Air Force in 1941, serving in England, France and Germany throughout World War II. Just before shipping out, he married his high school sweetheart, Agnes Aries Garner, his loving wife of 45 years. After the war, he returned to North Little Rock--a certified veteran of "The Greatest Generation"--where he worked as a CPA for both 3M and Danco Construction. He was a longtime member of Central Baptist Church, the Ewton/Bradley "Mighty Men" Sunday School Class, and the BPOElks Lodge 1004. He was a Master Mason, 32nd Degree member of the Scottish Rite, a Shriner, and proud member of the Scimitar Oriental Band, just one example of his life-long love of music. As an avid fan of the Big Band Era, he often played trombone in bands ranging from school and community concerts to a military combo while overseas. He will also be remembered for his love of nature, gentle sense of humor, and generous spirit.
Preceded in death by his parents, wife, and granddaughter, Kathleen Ann "Kat" Tedford, he is survived by his sons, Calvin Tim and Woody Walker, both of the city, his sister, Lee Ella Ratcliff, grandchildren, Tim W. Tedford, "Ted" Tedford (Dana), and Brandy Flanigan (Eric), great-grandchildren, Nick and Sam Tedford, and Braydon and Gavin Flanigan, niece, LeElla Ratcliff, and beloved cat, Toby.
Family visitations will be Sunday, February 7, 2010, from 2-4 p.m. and again from 6-8 p.m., on Tuesday, February 9, at Roller-Owens Funeral Home at 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd. in North Little Rock, (501) 791-7400. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 11, in the chapel at Roller-Owens, with the Reverends Randy Anderson and Steve Kyle officiating. Interment will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospital, c/o #1 Scimitar Circle, Little Rock, Arkansas 72209.
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Brenda J. Anglin
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
My Uncle Dub. Traveled every July to see the entire family. Use to live in PA, moved to CA now in Norman OK.
I remember him laughing and just being a fun Uncle who really loved his family.
JanWiedemann
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
C W was one of my first cousins. May the Lord richly bless the family. from Cousin Jan Wiedemann, Aunt Audrey's daughter.
Marilyn Coy
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Mrs. Ratcliff and LeElla - My condolences to the family during this difficult time.
Leslie Gann
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Tim,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dub was a great guy.
Leslie & Lynda Gann
Kelsey Victory and Family
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Brandy, My deepest sypmothy in your loss of a dear loved one. I just lost one of mine. Words cant ease or feel the emptyness you feel. God bless your family. Cant help remembering the time you got your first car (the Sunfire) thoughs were great memories I will always keep with me.
Still your bff,
Kelsey
Marilyn Witcher
Saturday, February 6, 2010
My love to the family. I'm sorry for your loss.
Marilyn
Susan Tedford Kast
Saturday, February 6, 2010
We will miss you, Susie