Theodore Samuels, proud veteran

Theodore “Ted” Samuels, 89, of Greenwood, passed away Monday, May 29, 2023, at his home. He was born May 4, 1934, in Baltimore, Md., son of the late Louis and Ella Samuels.

Ted was a proud veteran, having honorably served in the U.S. Army. He enlisted at 19 years old and attended basic training at Aberdeen Proving Grounds. During his three years of service, Ted was stationed at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas, and was deployed to Juarez, Mexico. Following his service to the country, he began his career with the Federal Aviation Administration, dedicating many years until his retirement as an electronics technician. Ted had many hobbies and interests. An avid sports fan, he was especially enthusiastic about the Baltimore Orioles and Ravens. Ted always enjoyed watching college athletes move up the ranks into the pros. He was a good cook, but also had an affinity for his favorite Chinese restaurant in Rehoboth Beach, although to hear Ted tell it, his favorite food was candy. He loved to play baseball in his youth and continued into adulthood, representing his company in the Army softball league. Ted truly cherished the time spent with those important to him.  He will be deeply missed.

In addition to his parents, Ted was preceded in death by his brother, Philip Samuels. He is survived by his sisters, Irene Samuels and Harriet Samuels; his niece, Ellen Samuels; and his dear friends, Ward Melson, Debbie Marshall, Melissa Denise Hopkins, Merle Ann Morris, Kevin Darrin Wright, Beka Troyer, Mark Yoder and Nitan Soni.

A Chapel Committal with military honors will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, June 6, at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 26669 Patriots Way, Millsboro.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes.

Visit Ted’s Life Memorial webpage and sign his virtual guestbook at parsellfuneralhomes.com.