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Ted Wilkerson Obituary
A son of the Republic of Texas, Ted graduated from Goliad High School, Texas Tech University, and received his Master's degree from the University of Wales in Aberystwyth on a Rotary International Scholarship.
Ted enjoyed a long career in the petroleum industry with jobs with KBR, Paragon, and Conoco-Phillips. His duties took him to Saudi Arabia, Venezuela, Italy and Africa where he learned to appreciate many cultures.
His love of Texas was deep and his memory long. He will be sorely missed.
Memorial service will be at St. Martin's Episcopal Church Chapel at 2pm Monday, July 14. There will be a reception following at Cyclone Anaya's at 5761 Woodway Drive. In lieu of flowers, donation are requested to the Goliad County Library, 316 S. Commercial, Goliad, TX 77963 in Ted's name.
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Jimmie walker
June 29, 2025
9 years been a long time.
I was thinking about Ted the other day and remember him when he and I were together in the Middle East with my route and KBR.
I still have fun memories of him today
Wylene Arroyo
June 29, 2023
Ted introduced me to my husband. They worked together in the same department for Brown and Root. The three of us had a lot of fun together and both of us remember Ted quite fondly. He was a good man, gentle and kind and quite intelligent.
He was taken from quite too soon and we miss him
Tracy Berthot
June 29, 2023
Wow, Ted I can´t believe it has been 9 years since you left this world. I sure miss your laugh and sense of humor. Rest in peace my friend.
Gary Wilkerson
June 29, 2020
Ted, Remembering you on this anniversary makes us realize how fast time flies. It is hard to believe you have been gone from our lives for six years now. Whenever I talk to our cousins your name always continues to come up in long conversations as we remember your loving and generous ways as well as your wit and your wisdom. We will always miss you, but we are also grateful for the memories of times we spent with you in our life.
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Wylene Arroyo
June 29, 2020
I have so many fond memories or Ted! He was a gentleman and scholar, a kind and loving man! May all who loved Ted feel peace and comfort!
Wylene Arroyo
June 29, 2019
Ted was the reason that I met and married my husband Fernando. We all worked together for Brown & Root construction and Ted thought we belonged together and here we are, 38 years later. The 3 of us spent a lot of time together and has great times and many laughs. He had such a kind and generous heart and we truly loved him❤
Timi Okun
July 14, 2014
In the short while that I got the priviledge to meet and work with Ted at ConocoPhillips, I found him to be an exceptional human being. He never failed to ask me about my son and the welfare of my family. That was the collegue I knew and admired greatly, a friend first, always caring, always so thoughtful of others. He will be greatly missed...
Susan and Harvey Fitzpatrick
July 10, 2014
Robert, we are saddened to hear about Ted's passing. He was a delight and shall be missed in the neighborhood. I know I shall miss seeing him working in the yard and you two enjoying a glass of wine and admiring your hard work.
Tracy Berthot
July 10, 2014
I am so sad to hear of Ted's passing. He was such a delight and I loved working with him. He will be so dearly missed.
Galen Dino
July 10, 2014
So sorry to learn of his passing, but Ted was such a kind and gentle man and his similar love of dogs was unbounded. I worked with Ted at Paragon and he was a gem of an individual and worker. If I had another Project war to fight I would choose Ted again. May the Lord keep you in peace and all of your "projects" will be on-time.
Lesia Miller
July 10, 2014
I have worked with Ted over the past 5 years and really came to enjoy his wit and sense of humor, he always had a smile on his face and looked for the silver lining in everything. We will miss him as a co-worker and a friend. "Ted, I know I heard a bell when you got your wings"
MelanieG
July 10, 2014
I worked with Ted back when our company was Paragon Engineering Services and remember his pleasant personality and easy conversations. God's peace to his family and friends.
Gary Wilkerson
July 9, 2014
Ted, you left far too soon and we will miss you so much. We treasure the time that you were in our lives and the gift of your friendship. We remember the wit and wisdom we learned growing up together as kids and how these experiences formed our love for Texas as well as our pride being native Texans. As adults, we shared long phone calls from far away places, conversations about places we had seen and dreams of places yet to go. We take great pleasure in these memories as we grieve your passing from our lives. You are missed by all those whose lives you touched. Gary Wilkerson
July 6, 2014
Robert, I think we met you when Ted came to our moms house in Goliad, we were childhood friends and really lifetime friends, our prayers are with you, Ted was such a good guy, Sincerely, Judy Couch Hamman and Family
July 6, 2014
Robert, I send you my Condolences! I am going to miss my Teddy so much even though we went separate ways after graduation. Ted and I were still friends. I'm going to miss him dearly, may he R.I.P.!!!
Gail Shahan
July 5, 2014
Dear Robert,
I am so sorry to learn that Ted has passed away. He was a very good friend and he left us with many wonderful fun memories from school in Goliad and the many times we got together since. He will be missed very much.
My deepest sympathy, Gail Shahan
Tonya Alexander
July 5, 2014
Mr. Ted as we knew him will be missed by many, especially all the strays he took in. I have very fond memories of him walking his kids, Patricia Ann, Brown Dog, Black Dog and Lady Luck....and how he loved to go on Friday night to support the local youth at the Hempstead Bobcat football games.....
Jimmy Walker
July 5, 2014
Ted and I worked together many years ago in the Mid-east.
I will never forget him tricking me into giving him a weeks vacations to go to Prince Charles's wedding. But when the King of Saudis Arabia ask him to ride on the Royal plane to the wedding I had no choice.
He will be missed. It was a pleasure knowing and working with him.
Dona Karnei
July 5, 2014
Teddy was a wonderful person and friend.Have known him most of his life. His mother often kept our children and called them her babies. He will be missed.
Wylene & Fernando Arroyo
July 5, 2014
Ted was a wonderful, kind, intelligent and loving man! We were blessed to know him and have him in our lives! We pray that God will hold Robert and all who loved Ted in his loving arms and give strength and comfort during this difficult time and in the future!
Doyle & Dorothy Sanders
July 5, 2014
We will all miss Ted's wit, wisdom, and great friendship. Thank God, we were given the time he blessed us to be with Ted in Texas, Italy, and Algeria.
July 4, 2014
I am sorry for your loss. Teddy was a wonderful person. I remember him growing up in Goliad. He was also a fine son and I know Bess is happy to see him in heaven, although much to soon. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Tana Sheppard
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