Charles Tedford Jr

Charles Tedford Jr. was born on September 30, 1931. He was the son of Charles Sr. and Geneva Nance Tedford. Charles went to heaven in PEACE on April 3, 2018 surrounded by his family. He married Betty L. Newberry on January 27, 1951, who preceded him in death on October 10, 2004. Charles is survived by three children, Jolene Bertram of Bourbonnais, Jeff (Karen) Tedford of Momence and Mark Teddford of Herscher. Five grandchildren: Casey (Tricia) Bertram, Kellie (Ryan) Torrenga, Kayla (Mike) Pacton, Colin and Payne Tedford and five great grandchildren. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Maxine Slingerland and a brother, Jack L. Tedford. He is survived by a brother Robert (Helen) Tedford and sister Maydene DeGroot. Charles is also survived by special companion, Starla Chambers. He was a businessman and his employees loved and respected him. He operated Tedford Honda Sales in Kankakee and later managed Burch's Mobile Home Community. Charles was a past officer of Momence Chamber of Commerce and chairman of the Momence Glad Festival for several years. He was also a member of Kankakee Loyal Order of the Moose. Charles enjoyed motorcycle's, gardening and loved his dogs. He will be greatly missed and always remembered. Memorials my be made for the families wishes.