Theodore Whitelaw's Obituary
Theodore Roosevelt Whitelaw,80, of Decatur passed away March 23, 2021 at Prairie Creek Village.
Theodore was born February 6, 1941 in Brownsville, TN, the son of Herman and Rosie Whitelaw.
Theodore was preceded in death by his wife Betty Ricks Whitelaw; parents, Herman and Rosie Whitelaw; brothers, Willie Foster and Hubert Whitelaw and his sister Martha Jelks.
Surviving are his daughters, Brenda Ricks and Sandra (Clifford) Harden; sisters, Callie (Leroy) Terry and Jean Whitelaw Mabon; grandchildren, Antonio (Amanda) Ricks, Shayln Ricks, Joseph Ricks and Desirae Ricks; great-grandchildren, Aryah, Jasmine, Tristan, Anylah, Alayah and Ajaylah as well as many extended family and friends.
A visitation for Theodore will be held from 5-7pm, Friday, April 2, 2021 at Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. All COVID protocols will be followed.
Arrangements by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL 62526. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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