Theodore B. Druding, Jr.

LEICESTER Theodore B. Ted Druding, Jr., 54, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at his residence. A native and resident for most of his life in South Florida, he had resided in Buncombe County the past 15 years, was a former salesman with Harrys on the Hill and served in the U.S. Marine Corp. He enjoyed fishing and was very active in his sons soccer teams. Theodore was a son of the late Theodore B. Druding and Mary Ricca Druding. Surviving are his son, Erich V. Druding and former wife, Connie Eldreth both of Candler; sisters, Pat Boeckler of North Carolina, Mary Nagle of Georgia, Dianna Druding of Florida and Janice Grasso of New Jersey; brothers, Michael Druding of California, William, Kenneth and Charles Druding all of Florida and numerous nieces & nephews. A memorial service will be held 2 P.M. Sunday in the chapel of Anders-Rice Funeral Home with Rev. Allen Rash officiating. The family will receive friends 1 - 1:45 P.M. Sunday at the funeral home.