Obituary: Theodore J. Wilson

Theodore J. Wilson, Ted to everyone who knew him, finally lost a hard fought battle with cancer on April 28. Ted loved bicycling and all things outdoors. Last May and June he rode his bicycle across The United States, a total of 3400 miles in under two months. When he "retired" he had a dream and some ideas which he and a partner grew into a thriving business, Florida Legal Advertising, Inc. He was 71 years old.

For close to 30 years he called Longboat Key his home and loved every minute that he lived there. It wasn't just its beauty and wonderful climate that he loved, but the many friendships he made with the people he met there through his active participation in the life of the community. He will undoubtedly live on through their fond memories of him and his kindness and generosity over the years.

Along with his many cherished friends he leaves behind his wife of 30 years, Linda Wilson, his daughter Dawn Harvey and two grandchildren Nicholas and Caroline, his sister Judy Williams, also a resident of Longboat Key, and two brothers, Brandt and Richard Wilson.

Instead of flowers, Ted and Linda would appreciate it if you honored Ted by sending a donation to Kidlinks in Ted's name. Checks that indicate "memorial for Ted Wilson" to 6387B Camp Bowie Blvd. #278 Fort Worth TX 76116 or call Stephanie at 817-470-0286. This organization's mission is to bring healing and hope to gravely ill children through music and media, and Ted and Linda have supported it since its founder sang one of his songs for them at their wedding 30 years ago.