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Hugh Tedder Obituary
Jackson
Hugh Wilton Tedder, Jr, 54, passed away Sunday, February 27, 2011 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson. Funeral Services are scheduled for 11:00am Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at Broadmeadow United Methodist Church in Jackson. Visitation will be held tonight from 4:00pm until 7:00 pm at Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home Downtown Jackson and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at Broadmeadow. Interment will be in the Parkway Memorial Cemetery on Highland Colony Parkway in Ridgeland. Rev. Geoffrey Joyner will be the officiating minister.
Hugh attended Millsaps College and Tulane School of Law. He was a practicing attorney for 30 years. He was employed by the Mississippi Attorney General's Office as a prosecutor in the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.
Hugh was an active member of Broadmeadow United Methodist Church. He was a devoted husband and father.
Hugh was preceded in death by his father, Hugh W. Tedder, Sr.
He is survived by his wife, Laura; daughters, Camille and Susannah; his mother, Camille Lehmann Tedder; his brothers, Barry (Lisa) and Ralph; his nephew Cameron; and his niece Grace.
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Memories and Condolences
for Hugh Tedder
Fred Ross
February 23, 2021
He was a friend and a good man!
Michael Grillis
March 10, 2011
To the Tedder family,
My deepest sympathy. I will keep him and your family in my prayers.
Hugh was my "big brother" in the fraternity at Millsaps college and taught me how to balance my checkbook. He was a very caring person and helped me my freshman year in my adjustment to college.
He will be missed.
Gary King
March 6, 2011
I am still numb from the news of Hugh's passing. He added so much fun to so many people. I remember meeting Hugh as a freshman at a KA rush party. As an older Millsaps Alum, I was priviledged to watch that group graduate and become men. I am blessed to have known Hugh. I will miss all the stories we shared. Laura, bless you and the girls. May God's love comfort and guide you.
Carolyn Broussard
March 4, 2011
It was hard to believe when I heard about Hugh's illness and subsequent death. He was a very young lawyer practicing in Hinds County Court when I was the Court Administrator there for 25 years, and I enjoyed working with him especially because of his humor. He always made me laugh! I even remember when his children were born. I knew him to be honest and trustworthy which is praise in itself these days. I pray his family knows how special he was to so many of us, and that God will grant them peace.
Sharon Landrum
March 3, 2011
So sorry to hear of your loss. I went to school with Hugh in Natchez, he was a wonderful person and he will be missed. May your memories of this wonderful man help carry you through this trying time.
Lenora Hendley
March 2, 2011
To the Tedder Family,
May God hold you in his arms and give you comfort in your time of sorrow.
I remember Hugh Jr as a fun loving son from my days when I worked for Dr. Tedder in the early 1970's.
My prayers are with you,
Marcia Steinbach
March 2, 2011
To the Dear Tedder Family,
The Boyd Elementary students that attended the after school educational program at Broadmeadow Church and had the privilege of knowing, working with and learning from Mr. Tedder's are deeply saddened by his death and will miss him beyond words. He has touched these young students hearts and minds in ways that will grow with them forever. The students, teachers and staff at Boyd will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
With Sincere Sympathy
Marcia A. Steinbach, RN
Boyd School Nurse
March 2, 2011
Laura, Camille and Susannah, we are thinking of you and are so very sorry for your loss. Godspeed. Joe and Jennifer McCall (Signal Mountain, TN)
JIm Griffin
March 2, 2011
So sorry for your loss. Your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Jim Griffin and family, Raymond, MS
Stephen Kelty
March 2, 2011
Laura
I was shocked & saddened to learn of Hugh's untimely passing. Hugh was one of the instructors at a criminal defense seminar in Jackson I was attending last year.Hugh saw me first, slapped me on the back, shook my hand and with his usual big ole grin asked how I was doing! We discussed work of course and family news. Hugh's smile got even bigger as he talked about you and the girls. I enjoyed catching up with Hugh and I am sorry I won't see that big grin for awhile. Laura, my deepest sympathy,condolences, and prayers to you and your daughters on the loss of a beloved husband and Daddy. May God bless all of you.
Priscilla Russell
March 2, 2011
Laura, girls and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. I will remember Hugh as "Mr. Weekend", always with a smile and ready for a party. And that safari hat! He will be missed.
March 2, 2011
I will remember Hugh as a fun loving fraternity brother who had a great love for life and enjoyed people.
Years after college days, when we might run into one another, it was as if only a day had gone by. We would laugh, tell the same stories we had told a million times, catch up and wish each other well until our next encounter.
I am holding all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Peace to you this day,
Robert G. Nichols+
Leslie Scott
March 1, 2011
I will miss knowing Hugh is in this world. A loss to all but most especially to his lovely wife and girls for whom he will forever be missed.
Janice Mabry
March 1, 2011
Hugh was a good friend throughout my years at Millsaps and beyond. I am saddened that our world is short of a good soul who shared so much laughter with those around him. Hugh was so much of my college experience and those experiences were great and were filled with laughter and joy and much of that is due to Hugh. As I reflect, there is no doubt that Hugh gave us all much to enjoy. I know that he deeply loved his family and for you, I extend my prayers and sympathy. I have no doubt that your loss is great but try to be thankful for the wonderful man that shared himself with you. Hugh was a good man.
Jamie Collier
March 1, 2011
Laura, Camille, and Susannah,
We were so sorry to hear about Hugh. He was always so pleasant and we could tell how much he loved his family. We are praying for you.
Jamie & Danny Collier, Mary Catherine, Margaret Ann, and David
FRED ROSS
March 1, 2011
Laura: So sorry to hear of your loss. I would be at the funeral but I live in Florida and cannot get there in time. May God bless you during this most difficult time.Fred Ross
Gaye Nell Currie
March 1, 2011
Laura - my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your children. I pray God will give you strength to get through the days to come.
Diane Setzer
March 1, 2011
Laura, girls and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
David, Diane, Trey and Stephen Setzer
Keith D. Obert
March 1, 2011
Laura, we were saddened to learn this date of your loss and that of your girls, Camille and Susannah. We remember y'all back in the days of Little Acorns Daycare and being young lawyers practicing in Downtown Jackson. Hugh was one of the wittiest and downright funniest people I've known, not to mention being a lawyer with a real sense of humor. I always enjoyed working on cases with Hugh and you could bet it was never boring. He often attended the Barrister's CLE Seminars in Jackson and did well not to fall asleep during my lectures, at least not so as I would notice. The law profession has really lost a classic in Hugh and he will be sorely missed. May other litigators find a way to make us laugh.
Take care and God Bless, Keith, Alaine and Baylor Obert
Cherlyn Bethel
March 1, 2011
Like so many others, I knew Hugh at Millsaps and was grieved to learn of his death.
I pray that God, Our Father, will surround you with His peace which passes all understanding, that His beloved Son, Christ Jesus, will sustain you with His grace and mercy; and that the Holy Spirit will strengthen you with love and light.
I also pray that precious memories will comfort you in the days to come and that you'll remember Hugh lives on in the hearts of everyone who loved him!
My deepest sympathy, Cherlyn Hunt Bethel
sherry liston
March 1, 2011
Laura, I am thinking of you and the girls. I am so sorry for the loss of Hugh. I will remember him always with a big smile on his face.
Sherry Liston
Keith D. Obert
March 1, 2011
Laura, we were most saddened to learn of your loss. May God Bless and watch over you and the girls. Hugh was one of the wittiest and downright funniest people I've ever known, not to mention a real lawyer with a sense of humor. I always enjoyed working with him, as he never let it get dull. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Keith, Alaine and Baylor Obert
Cindy Eldridge
March 1, 2011
Laura - so sorry to hear of Hugh's passing. You and the girls have our deepest sympathies. Cindy and Dave
Miranda Wingfield
March 1, 2011
Dear Laura and children,
I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you in this difficult time. It was a pleasure working with Hugh at Don Evans office. I will keep you and the girls in my prayers. God bless you all!
Elaine (Lehmann) BHONN
March 1, 2011
Laura, I'm Jean's sister Elaine who visited with you at Hal & Mal's during Kelly's concert tribute. I was so sorry to hear of your loss. It really brought back those same feelings when we lost Kelly.
I'll pray for your family's adjustment to life without his presence, which we do take for granted.
Blessings to you all.
March 1, 2011
Laura, My deepest sympathy for your loss. I haven't seen you in a long time, but I remember you and Hugh with fondness. I adored your Mother and Father, but I seem to have lost contact with everyone. You are in my prayers. Kay Clower
Jean Lehmann Pates
March 1, 2011
Right now, you have your friends and family-angels hovering around making sure you get through this. If you need me now, of course I'm here...But when it's all over, I'll call you. Perhaps I can help you get started on the path. I love you.... Jean
Susan Gardner
March 1, 2011
My heartfelt condolences to the Tedder family. I went to school with Hugh in Natchez and remember him as a very kind and friendly person. May he rest in peace.
Darlene Ballard
March 1, 2011
Laura and family. I'm so sorry to hear about Hugh. I'm glad I got to see ya'll last year at the St. Paddy's day parade. Please know that I'll remember you in my prayers in the coming days and weeks.
Monty Simpkins
March 1, 2011
Laura:
I've been praying for your family through this process. Hugh was a good friend and fraternity brother at Millsaps and will be missed by that family as well. As Christ said in John 14:27, "I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid." Take comfort from this and be assured the Lord will help you and your girls through this.
The Staff of Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home
March 1, 2011
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
March 1, 2011
I woke to a sadder world this morning. Hearing of Hugh’s death makes us all stop and consider so many things. Hugh was a college friend of mine and when I think back on what he meant to those of us who knew him, I think only of fun. He often told of his philosophy of why Natchez didn’t burn in the Civil War like Vicksburg and so many other towns – Natchez folks simple invited those Yankees in for a party. Hugh embraced that philosophy during college – let’s have fun. He was always ready with a laugh or a joke. He was able to have fun but he knew that life was more than fun. When I met Hugh he knew he wanted to be a lawyer and he set his course and never wavered. He studied hard and was a good student. I think the laughter was a way to take the seriousness out of a life with determination.
Family was important to Hugh. He took many of us home to Natchez for pilgrimages and parties and shared his family with us. We knew he would become a great family man one day, and he did. It is to his family that my heart hurts for this day. May God grant His guidance and show His mercies and blessings in the days and years ahead as they learn to live with only the memories of a wonderful man.
Denise (Bershon) De Rossette
Aimee Hagen
March 1, 2011
Hugh was the kindest sweetest man I came across in Jackson. He was always friendly towards me and treated me with respect. He was *the* bright light at Broadmeadow United Methodist Church. His presence will be missed by family and friends, I am sure.
Julie Farkas
March 1, 2011
To the Tedder Family:
Hugh is one of the people I remember from my childhood in Natchez. I remember him as a fun-loving, mischievous kid who was also very kind.
Through Facebook, I got to see a little bit of him as a man. I could still see that kid who loved to have a bit of fun, but what was most evident was how much he loved his family.
I wish we had crossed paths again as adults. I would have loved to see him, especially surrounded by the family he loved so much.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Julie Barnes Farkas
March 1, 2011
Dear Tedders,
I am so sorry for your loss. Hugh will be missed...such a kind man.
My prayers are with you,
Terry Griffey
March 1, 2011
My heart goes out to you
Sherry VanSkiver
Cindy Wilson
February 28, 2011
So sorry dear Tedders. Hugh was a good man. He will be missed by many.
Leslie Cameron
February 28, 2011
With sympathy, many prayers, and good memories.
Leslie Mims Cameron
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