Joseph Ted Wethington

September 2, 1948 - January 1, 2019

Joseph Ted Wethington, 70, passed away January 1, 2019 at Signature Healthcare Parkwood in Lebanon, Indiana. He was born in Lebanon on September 2, 1948, a son of the late Joseph Roy and Gertrude (Woodrum) Wethington. Ted had attended Zionsville High School. Following school he served his county honorably in the United States Army. On February 19, 1972, he was married to Rebecca “Becky” (Fortenberry) Wethington. She passed away on December 20, 2011. He retired in 2007 from Waste Management after loyally serving for twenty-six years as a driver. Ted was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He loved listening to music and watching sports, especially the Indianapolis Colts. He was a former member of the Sheridan American Legion and had attended Lebanon Rock Church. Survivors: Two Sons: Joseph T. (Jennifer) Wethington, Jr. of Lebanon Martin V. (Ashley) Wethington of Lebanon Twelve Grandchildren Fourteen Great Grandchildren Brother: Don (Juanita) Wethington of Noblesville Three Sisters: Louise (James) Eaton of Nashville, Indiana Sue (Charles) Stapleton of Sheridan Rose Wethington of Carmel Several Nieces and Nephews In addition to his parents, Ted was preceded in death by two brothers, Marvin V. Wethington and Hurley Gene Wethington. Funeral Services with military rites are planned for 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 1, 2019 at Myers Mortuary in Lebanon. Visitation will be held Friday from 10:00 a.m.to 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home in Lebanon. Boone County Crematory has been entrusted with his cremation arrangements following services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675. Online condolences: myersmortuary.com