Theodore "Teddy" Lindley III, 65, of Harvey, Illinois, passed on June 19, 2023. Theodore was born on July 17, 1957 in Harvey, IL. to Theodore Jr. and Florine Lindley. "Teddy attended McKinley Elementary and Thornton Township High School in Harvey. He received Christ as his lord and savior, and knew the grace and mercy of God.

"Teddy" loved jazz music and stepping. He was a good cook and liked to bike. He was a stylish dresser who loved his hats and cowboy boots. In his younger days his heart belonged to riding motorcycles. Like his father, he an eye for race cars.

Always the life of the party with his funny comments and conversation, there was never a dull moment when he was around and always laughter and smiles. "Teddy" has a warm spirit and a kind heart. We all loved and adored him no matter what.

He was preceded in death by both parents, his son and sister Sheila Ann Lindley.

On Monday June 19, 2023 a loving and fulfilled life on earth came to an end for Theodore "Teddy" Lindley III.

He leaves to cherish his memory: daughter, Tihishia Renee Gerald; son, Tremaine Hammond; granddaughter, Keleija Kieshea Gerald; grandsons, Korwin Kristopher Gerald, Corion Tyrell Gerald, Caden Tyree McLucas; sisters, Beverly (Alfred) Foster, Barbara (Herman) Miller, Beatrice Johnson, Brenda Hawkins, Roxanne (Charles) Givines, Michelle Gray, Ophelia Lindley: brother, Forrest ( KaArdis) Lindley. A host of nieces, nephews, other relatives: special friends Beverly and Charlie Fox.