In memory of C. D. Tedford.

89(R) SR 696 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 696

In Memory

of

C. D. Tedford

WHEREAS, The life of a respected religious leader drew to a

close with the passing of Pastor C. D. Tedford of Brownsboro on

December 10, 2023, at the age of 88; and

WHEREAS, The son of John Ennis Tedford and Sara Louise Ray

Tedford, Carlos Dwain Tedford was born in Opelika on July 13,

1935; he grew up with the companionship of four brothers, W. J.,

Wendell, Gena, and Albert; and

WHEREAS, Brother Tedford served as a pastor in the

Assemblies of God denomination for more than 25 years, leading

congregations at several locations, including Zion Hill, Mankin,

Lavon, and Chandler; he was also employed at Loggins Meat Company

in Tyler for five years; and

WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Pastor Tedford benefited

from the love and support of his wife, Billie June, with whom he

shared a fulfilling union that spanned seven decades; he took

great pride in his two sons, Larry and David, and with the passing

years, his treasured family grew to include 5 grandchildren and

10 great-grandchildren; in his spare time, he enjoyed reading and

riding his four-wheeler; and

WHEREAS, Renowned for his honesty and his deep concern for

others, C. D. Tedford lived a rich and purposeful life centered

around his faith and his family, and he will long be remembered

with deep affection by all those who had the good fortune to know

him; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th

Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Pastor C. D.

Tedford and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family:

to his wife, Billie June Tedford; to his sons, Larry Tedford and

his wife, Olivia, and David Tedford; to his brother, Albert Don

Tedford, and his wife, Becky; to his grandchildren, Katie

Williams, Drew Tedford, Lauren Rinehart, Karli Hetherington, and

Madison Bragdon; to his great-grandchildren, Cameron and Cole

Williams, Alvin, Oliver, and Henry Hetherington, Jack and Mary

Tedford, and Elizabeth, Eli, and Beau Rinehart; and to his other

relatives and friends; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be

prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns

this day, it do so in memory of C. D. Tedford.

Hughes

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the

above Resolution was adopted by

the Senate on June 1, 2025, by a

rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate