PERRY, Ga. - Walker Louis "Buddy" Tedders, 78, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2013, at Heart of Georgia Hospice Inpatient Care after an extended illness. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, July 8, 2013, at 2 p.m. at Perry United Methodist Church. Interment will be in Perry Memorial Gardens immediately following the service. The family will receive friends on Sunday, July 7, 2013, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Watson-Hunt Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to American Heart Association, 5962 Zebulon Road, PMB 359, Macon, GA 31210, OR St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105, OR the donor's favorite charity.
Mr. Tedders was born in Albany to the late Walker Louis Tedders, Sr. and Thelma Wallace Tedders. A 1953 graduate of Albany High School, he received a Bachelor Degree in Science from Mercer University, and a Master's Degree in Entomology from Clemson University. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Army, serving as Lieutenant. He was a Research Scientist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service for nearly 35 years. His entire career with the USDA was devoted to studying the use of beneficial insects to control pests in pecan orchards. He was the owner of Southeastern Insectaries in Perry. Mr. Tedders authored or co-authored more than 160 publications and has four patents plus five patents still pending. He was a member of the Georgia Entomological Society, having previously served as President. A member of Perry United Methodist Church, he was a Sunday School teacher and was also a member of the IHS Sunday School Class. Mr. Tedders was a member of the Perry Rotary Club. A talented artist. He was preceded in death by his sister, Jacqueline Tedders Smith; his mother-in-law, Irene Davis; and his son-in-law, Ken Simpson.
Left to cherish the memories of Mr. Tedders are his loving, devoted wife of 57 years, Iris Hubble Tedders; his children, Julie Simpson and Phillip Tedders, both of Perry, and Stuart Tedders (Karen) of Statesboro; his grandchildren who affectionately called him "Granddaddy", Erin Royal (Eddie), Sydney Simpson-Zermeno (Alberto), Jeremy Simpson, Walker Paul Tedders, Mercer Tedders, Meri-Pate Tedders; and 5 great-grandchildren.
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Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
The Staff of Watson-Hunt Funeral Home
July 9, 2013
Our sincere condolences to Iris and the entire family for your loss. We enjoyed being able to have "bug" discussions with Louis. It was always a pleasure to talk to a real southern gentleman. All of us at Beneficial Insectary will miss you, Louis.
Jill Peck
July 8, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Stephanie Tedders Scott
July 7, 2013
Please accept my condolences and deepest sympathy - I worked for Mr. Testers in Byron, circa 1972-73 - a fine person - may God comfort your hearts, and may God bless you all -
Wayne giles
July 7, 2013
Buddy was one of the most loved Indians at Albany High School. He was special! My sincere sympathy to his family.
Beverly Smith Herrington
July 7, 2013
Iris, Julie, Stuart & Phillip
David and I are so very sorry for your loss of Buddy. I loved Buddy and I know that you know how much my Daddy (Uncle Joe) loved Buddy. Even though I did not see Buddy very much, I felt a deep connection with him, as I have always felt with all of my Tedders cousins and their families.
Iris - you and your children have shown remarkable love, care and devotion to Buddy in the past months. I know how hard the coming months will be for you - it is never easy to lose a loved one, even though you know they are in a better place and are no longer suffering.
Julie - my heart aches for you. I just recently learned you had lost Ken. David and I were so sorry to hear about this - it seems you and your entire family have been hit with a double whammy. Just know that you are in our hearts and prayers.
I Always had such respect and admiration for all Buddy did - he accomplished so much during his life. His greatest accomplishment however,
was marrying you, Iris and going on to have a wonderful family.
Iris - I will always appreciate you letting me know about Buddy. I am so sorry that we did not get to see Buddy during his last month. I know Buddy would have known I loved him very much, as I love you, Iris.
Buddy's death is a tremendous loss for a lot of people. He will always be missed by David and I. Our thoughts and prayers go to all the family. Love and God Bless, Beverly & David Horton
Beverly & David Horton
July 7, 2013
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Willie Tedders
July 7, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We will miss Louis.
Gayle, Frank and Brandon Borah
Byron, Ga
Gayle Borah
July 7, 2013
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