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Ted Gearhart Obituary

Ted Gearhart

September 18, 1938 - August 6, 2024

Charlotte, North Carolina - Ted Gearhart, of Charlotte, passed away on August 6, 2024. Born in East Stroudsburg, PA, Ted was an only child in an otherwise large extended and loving family. When his parents moved to Allentown, PA, Ted grew up excelling in music and enjoyed playing trumpet in the school and community bands. This extended to Ted's military service, where he joined the Navy School of Music and played trumpet on several aircraft carriers.

Ted's dream to be a successful career jazz musician was sidelined by his new career goals that took him to Muhlenberg College for a degree in Economics. After graduation, he began a long career at the Government Accountability Office (GAO). During his career at GAO, Ted earned his CPA and a masters in Economics. He headed projects auditing the IRS; reporting on energy policy; and studying the feasibility of the computer systems embedded in military weapon systems.

Ted met his current wife Leslie Aronovitz at GAO, and after a 15-year friendship, they got married in 1998. For 26 years, they traveled to many corners of the world, and for 15 summers in a row, they took bicycle trips throughout Europe. When Leslie retired, they eventually moved to Charlotte, where Ted gave generously of his time to several non-profits, including Make-A-Wish Foundation, the Alzheimer's Association, and the Shepherd's Center. He also devoted a good portion of his time as a board member for Roswell Place, and after 5 years, he knew how every pipe and system worked in his condo. The other 14 families in the building called him "Super" and insisted that he lived up to every definition of the word.

There will be a graveside service for Ted on Sunday, August 11th at 10:30am at the Hebrew Cemetery, located at 1801 Statesville Ave., Charlotte, NC 28206. Attendees will have the option of joining an escorted motorcade to the cemetery from the Hankins and Whittington Funeral Home, located at 1111 East Blvd., Charlotte NC 28203. Please arrive at the funeral home at 9:45am for a 10:00 departure.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Healthy Charlotte Alliance; 338 S. Sharon Amity Road, #504; Charlotte, NC 28211, or to a charity of your choice.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Charlotte Observer from Aug. 7 to Aug. 9, 2024.

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Patti Eylar

September 18, 2024

I'm so sorry to hear of Ted's passing. Such a wonderful human and one of my favorite tennis classmates.

Laura

September 12, 2024

I remember Ted on my tennis court at Midtown Tennis Club in Chicago. I was his instructor in a group lesson every Tuesday morning from 9-11am. Ted was a good player. Ted and I were on the same court the morning of September the 11th....we were all in shock..but I remember he was out concerned at the time because Leslie was in Washington DC while this was happening. Fortunately...she was okay.
I remember you my dear friend...on the tennis court and off of the court. Hope you are hitting balls again in heaven now!
Laura Griesinger

Chick Walter

August 21, 2024

Hugs to Leslie. -Chick Walter

Sarah Meszaros

August 12, 2024

My cousin, Ted and Leslie and I had so many fun, memorable times together when I visited them when they lived in Chicago and Lake Geneva, WI. They were so gracious sharing their home. I´m sorry I didn´t get to visit them after their move, mostly due to Covid. I will miss Ted and still hope to get to visit Leslie one day. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Leslie and your family. Stay strong!

Sally Fredriksen

August 10, 2024

Jack Sikora, Ted and Gene worked together in GAO and socialized for many years in Northern Virginia and had a lot of fun playing a Bar Shuffleboard. Gene and I lost touch for awhile and then reconnected in Naples, Florida with Ted and Leslie and Louise Sikora. We had lots of fun luncheons and shopping. We will miss Ted. What a wonderful, fun friend.

Connie & Gregg Prevost

August 10, 2024

"Rest in peace, my friend."

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Aug

11

Funeral

9:45 a.m.

Hankins & Whittington Funeral Home

1111 East Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28203

Aug

11

Graveside service

10:30 a.m.

Hebrew Cemetery

1801 Statesville Ave., Charlotte, NC

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1111 East Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28203

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