Theodis Joseph Wilborn, Sr. was the second of three siblings, John and Charles (d), born to Julius (d) and Ella Mae Scott Wilborn (d), on February 21, 1935. After the death of Theodis’ father, his mother married Curtis Thompson (d) and to his union one daughter, Lauretta Thompson (d), was born.
Theodis graduated from Park Elementary School in 1948; H.B. Pemberton High School in 1952, both in Marshall, Texas; Langston University, Langston, Oklahoma in 1956 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education.
He was employed by the United States Postal Service and as an educator in Chicago public schools from which he retired. He was a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity and a life member of the America & Legacy North American Fisherman’s Club. He was known to be a skilled professional fisherman. He also served in the United States Army.
He married Freddie Richardson and to this union two children were born, Theodis Jr. and Donna Wilborn. Theodis Wilborn Sr. is the father of seven children: Gerchell Holbert, Rochelle Williams, Zeaun Zarrief, Gregory Floyd, and Jordan Jackson.
Theodis leaves to celebrate his memory: seven children; brother, John (Kathryn) Wilborn; nephews, Jeffrey (Beverly) Wilborn, John (Donna) Wilborn Jr., Curtis (Natalie) Johnson, Scotty (Jackie) Wilborn, Charles (Gail) Wilborn, and Ted Wilborn; niece, Stephanie (Greg) Myers; numerous grandchildren; great-nephews; great-nieces; cousins; forever LB; H.B. Pemberton High School Class of 1952; loving friends and extended families from Dallas-Fort Worth, Chicago, Detroit, California, and Marshall to name a few.
Theodis lived a full and fruitful life. His memory will continue to live on in the hearts of those he loved and who loved him.
Services will be live streamed at 4:00 p.m. on Peoples Funeral Home Facebook page located at: https://www.facebook.com/peoplesfh