In Memory Of
Theodore Richard Jeter, Jr.
1935
2020
Theodore Richard Jeter, Jr.
April 2, 1935 — October 14, 2020
Theodore Richard Jeter Jr. was the first of four sons born to Theodore and Blonnie Pennington Jeter in Dayton, Ohio on April 2, 1935. Theodore Richard Jeter departed October 14, 2020 in Dayton, Ohio.
Richard was a graduate of Roosevelt High School, class of 1953. He attended Bowling Green State University. He Enlisted into the Air Force in 1957 and continued his service as a Reservist until 1995. Richard was called out of retirement to serve his country in the Persian Gulf War in 1991. Richard bravely served his country as Master Sergeant (1957-1991). Richard retired from Inland Manufacturing after 30 years of service.
Richard loved children, he was a nurturer, teacher and protector. He never met a stranger and was a mentor to many. He enjoyed tinkering with his cars, raising German Shepherds, and working in the garden. He liked working odd jobs with a group of his buddies and often mourned the loss of them all.
Theodore Richard Jeter Jr. was an "upright" son of the Most High! He was a dutiful son to his parents! He was a loving husband, brother, father, grandfather, great grandfather and uncle.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents Theodore and Blonnie Jeter, brother Lawrence R. Jeter and niece Tracy D. Jeter-Riddle.
Richard leaves to cherish his memory his wife Patricia Hammond Jeter, brothers, Charles R. Jeter, Frederick R. Jeter, stepson, grandson D'Edward Franklin, great grandchildren Ariel Esters, Deonta Cordell, great great grandchildren Aaliyah Patterson, Kay'Ceon Youngblood, Nico McLemore. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends that loved him dearly.
Visitation Sunday, November 1, 2020 from 3-7 p.m. at Newcomer North Chapel, 4104 Needmore Rd., Dayton, Ohio. Private burial will be held Monday at the Dayton National Cemetery with full military honors.
The family would like to extend special thanks to Yvette Lynch at Friendship Village Retirement Home, nephew Charles Hammond IV and Kathleen Rome.
To share a memory of Richard or leave a special message for his family, please click the "Share Memories" button above.
Richard was a graduate of Roosevelt High School, class of 1953. He attended Bowling Green State University. He Enlisted into the Air Force in 1957 and continued his service as a Reservist until 1995. Richard was called out of retirement to serve his country in the Persian Gulf War in 1991. Richard bravely served his country as Master Sergeant (1957-1991). Richard retired from Inland Manufacturing after 30 years of service.
Richard loved children, he was a nurturer, teacher and protector. He never met a stranger and was a mentor to many. He enjoyed tinkering with his cars, raising German Shepherds, and working in the garden. He liked working odd jobs with a group of his buddies and often mourned the loss of them all.
Theodore Richard Jeter Jr. was an "upright" son of the Most High! He was a dutiful son to his parents! He was a loving husband, brother, father, grandfather, great grandfather and uncle.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents Theodore and Blonnie Jeter, brother Lawrence R. Jeter and niece Tracy D. Jeter-Riddle.
Richard leaves to cherish his memory his wife Patricia Hammond Jeter, brothers, Charles R. Jeter, Frederick R. Jeter, stepson, grandson D'Edward Franklin, great grandchildren Ariel Esters, Deonta Cordell, great great grandchildren Aaliyah Patterson, Kay'Ceon Youngblood, Nico McLemore. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends that loved him dearly.
Visitation Sunday, November 1, 2020 from 3-7 p.m. at Newcomer North Chapel, 4104 Needmore Rd., Dayton, Ohio. Private burial will be held Monday at the Dayton National Cemetery with full military honors.
The family would like to extend special thanks to Yvette Lynch at Friendship Village Retirement Home, nephew Charles Hammond IV and Kathleen Rome.
To share a memory of Richard or leave a special message for his family, please click the "Share Memories" button above.
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Sunday, November 1, 2020
3:00 - 7:00 pm (Eastern time)
Newcomer - North Dayton Chapel
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