Ted White Obituary

Born Alex Ted Bayouth Jr, loving husband, honored father, Hollywood icon, and decorated Marine (4th division Marine Corp) left us on the somber morning of October 14th, 2022. He lived a full and wonderful life, from 1926 - 2022. He is survived by his loving wife, Jerilyn Bayouth and his two sons, Ted and Michael. He is dearly missed. Well known in the movie industry, not only as a six-foot-four, top-notch, safety-first, Hollywood stuntman, doubling for the likes of John Wayne, Rock Hudson, & Dean Martin, but he later became Hollywood's #1 character actor for decades in memorable bad guy roles in such films as Starman, Against All Odds, and Romancing the Stone, to name a few. But the apex of his career came from portraying the iconic horror villain, Jason Voorhees, in Friday the 13th, the Final Chapter. This forever etched his name as horror royalty with cinema fans across the planet. Though he cast a giant shadow, his heart was felt in no small way by the many who loved him and those who were close to him. The outpouring of love and heart-felt condolences has been overwhelming and we can't thank you all enough. Although his bright light has darkened, our memories will forever be illuminated and entertained by his bigger-than-life stories and his unforgettable on-screen memories. God speed to the best of them! Ted White.

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Published by Los Angeles Daily News on Oct. 23, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for Ted White

13 Entries

Dennis winship

June 24, 2024

I remember Ted white for him playing Jason my favorite scene is the shower scene. I also like Ted white at the end of the movie when he played Jason and when he killed people in the movie he will always be remembered as Jason in friday the 13th the final chapter. Dennis winship lynn Massachusetts

Kevin Robinson Sr

October 20, 2023

Ted White was a true legend. Scary movies were a great reason for friends to get together and enjoy a good time as teens. In my 50's, I still enjoy Ted White's work in Friday the 13th the final chapter, and went to the movies to see it as a teenager. There was a online poll done and it says final chapter was the best. My grown sons and myself 100% agree. Ted changed the way every boogie man, monster and/or bad guy moved and portrayed those roles. I wish he would have played Jason at least one more time, but the one time he did play that role, it stood the test of time. Now, almost 40 years since he played Jason, many including myself can make the arguement that Ted was the very best to ever do it. Rest in peace to the legend that we called Ted White, everybody's favorite Jason Voorhees...

Dan & Cathy Markovich

March 12, 2023

Just remembering Ted today and all his stories he shared with me and my wife. Prayers continue to be with Jeri, Michael, and Ted. Ted will forever be remembered and loved. Miss You Man.

Douglas Gowdy

December 7, 2022

This is a late entry, yes. All apologies, but I just NOW...hunting & pecking my way around the 'net, have learned of his passing. Crossed paths enough memorable times, usually standing-in-line or while shopping, OR... MOST MEMORABLY to myself, he was somewhat of a 'regular customer' at the hardware where I once worked (eons ago, now leveled, NW Canoga & Sherman Wy). Great guy... great conversationalist. Crossed paths many times in later jobs and such. Peace to everyone.

Wendy Ruiz

November 14, 2022

I’m very saddened and at a lost for words. He will be missed.

Raquel

November 12, 2022

My condolences goes out to the White family. May our loving Creator grant you comfort and peace to cope with your loss , now and in the days and months ahead.

Dan Markovich

November 3, 2022

Dan Markovich

November 3, 2022

Dan Markovich

November 3, 2022

Our deepest sympathies and condolences to Jeri, Michael and Ted. We will miss all the stories Ted shared with us a and all our memories Ted gave us. My wife Cathy and I are deeply saddened. I personally was Honored to Present Ted with the Daniel Boone TV 50th Anniversary Presentation Knife to Honor him for all his hard work on the Daniel Boone TV show. He was Loved and will be sadly missed by all his fans. Thank You Ted. For all the Memories.

jody brachman

October 31, 2022

Hi how are you I am good u. I was writing to you to give my condolences to you and your family etc. Rip. I loved his movies etc. He seemed like a nice guy. I will miss him so. No rush take care bye

Lindsey

October 21, 2022

Ted doubled for a couple of great Actors. He will be missed.,The family has my deepest condolences.

Linda Laughridge

October 19, 2022

I knew Ted and his wife Jeri from many summers in Colorado. Two of my favorite people in such a great place and time. We had a big group that spent countless meals together and the guys and golf. Ted was a great story teller and big, bold, proud, sometimes shy and made a mean bbq taco. You are missed’Big Guy’.

October 18, 2022

What a long and varied career. He was memorable as a stunt man and an actor. Prayers for the White family and friends, truly sorry for your loss, may God help you in your time of loss.

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