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Theodore John Solomon "Ted" CHARLOTTE - Theodore John Solomon "Ted", age 87, passed peacefully in his sleep on February 4, 2013. He was born June 26, 1925 in Republic, PA, to parents Joseph and Effie Solomon. One of 12 children (six boys and six girls), he learned the true meaning of family from his parents and siblings in childhood and continued his love and commitment for family throughout his life. At the age of 18, he enlisted in the US Army to serve during WWII. He was in the First Army in North Africa and the Fifth Army in Italy. After the Japanese surrender, he was sent from Italy to the Philippines and Japan. On November 13, 1948 he married Madeleine Joseph Solomon, his wife of 64 years. Together they impacted the lives of many with their generosity as well as their love and compassion for others. A pioneer in the office equipment industry, he worked for APECO in Cleveland, Ohio, and SCM Corporation in Chicago, Illinois. In 1971 he then started his own company, White Business Machines in Rock Hill, SC. His business expanded to several locations throughout the Carolinas. He reached out to many people to help them reach their potential and succeed in business. He was a successful business person who shared his experience and knowledge to teach others. Even after retirement, he started another company, Advanced Imaging Systems, a document management company, which continues to thrive today. Ted's ability to see the best in all people was the basis of his success. Aside from his business contributions, Ted served on boards for many organizations. He received an abundance of both civic and business leadership and community service awards. He was particularly active in ARC of Mecklenburg County, Metrolina Phoenician Club, AHEPA of Charlotte, Young at Heart of St. Nektarios, Kiwanis, Harris YMCA, and York Technical College. Ted was an active member of Saint Nektarios Greek Orthodox Church in Charlotte and loved the seniors' group, Young At Heart. He loved sports and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers and Carolina Panthers fan. Ted had great pride in his Syrian heritage and visited the middle east several times to learn more about his ancestry. He embraced other cultures as well, and enjoyed travel and interaction with people of all backgrounds. Of all his travels, some of his favorites were right at home in the beautiful beaches and mountains of the Carolinas. In summary, his life motto was God first, family second, and all else after. Survived by his wife of 64 years, Madeleine Joseph Solomon; his brothers James Solomon and Terry Solomon; his children, TJ Solomon, II, Diane Solomon Gilbert and husband Larry, Shari Solomon, and Jodi Solomon Gorman; his grandchildren, Christin Solomon Zerega and husband Anthony, Matthew Joseph Solomon and wife Lauren, Michael John Solomon, Theodore John, "Jack" Solomon, III, Ingrid Gilbert Wheelahan and husband Richard, Gabrielle Eliza Gorman; and his great grandchildren, Lily and Ridge Wheelahan. Predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Effie Solomon; his sisters, Meriam, Angeline, Josephine, Catherine, Helen, and Thelma; his brothers, Samuel, George, and Daniel; his nephews, Ronald Heaton and David Solomon; his nieces, Judy Ansil and Natalie Petrie. The family will receive family and friends on Thursday, February 7, 2013 from 1-3 p.m. with a Trisagion Service at 2:00 p.m. and also from 6-8 p.m with a Trisagion Service at 7:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Friday, February 8, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. All services will be held at St. Nektarios Greek Orthodox Church. Burial will be at Forest Lawn East Cemetery in Weddington. In lieu of flowers, please forward donations to Saint Nektarios Greek Orthodox Church building fund, 5108 Kuykendall Road, Charlotte, NC 28270, Western Carolina, 3800 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215-3220. Our many thanks to his Doctor and friend, Dr. Josh Shoemake, his wonderful caretakers and staff at Southminster, the outstanding medical staff at CMC, and the kind and compassionate professionals at the Levine & Dickson Hospice House. Ted lived a life of passion for his family and for his community. He stressed the importance of connecting with people in all walks of life. He gave more than he received. He taught through example that whatever you give in life will come back tenfold. Arrangements are in the care of Heritage Funeral Home, Weddington Chapel. An online guestbook is available at www.heritagecares.net

Published in Charlotte Observer from February 5 to February 6, 2013

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