Ted was a very interesting person and I always enjoyed it when he was around. I am sure that those who knew Ted very well will remember that we called him " Sweetie Pie " but without any malace in intended. I had the opportunity to sing with The Counts for about a year and a half with Steve Brittian, Baxter Harold and Ted. We had more fun than any group of young guys really had the right to have at our age. Mike Gunter, John Thomas, Johnny Alexander, Luther Blair, David Russell, Edward Blair, Steve, Baxter, Ted and I traveled to many colleges and played for FRAT houses in North and South Carolina and Ted "Sweetie Pie" was always the life of our party.
Gary E Dellinger (Gary Dellinger)
William E. Newton
Ted was a very interesting person and I always enjoyed it when he was around. I am sure that those who knew Ted very well will remember that we called him " Sweetie Pie " but without any malace in intended. I had the opportunity to sing with The Counts for about a year and a half with Steve Brittian, Baxter Harold and Ted. We had more fun than any group of young guys really had the right to have at our age. Mike Gunter, John Thomas, Johnny Alexander, Luther Blair, David Russell, Edward Blair, Steve, Baxter, Ted and I traveled to many colleges and played for FRAT houses in North and South Carolina and Ted "Sweetie Pie" was always the life of our party.
Ted was a very good friend to everyone.
Bill Newton
Note: Found these comments on Class of 64 site.
Mary Susan Caldwell (Wilkie)
Teddy M. Van Tassel
Born 25 Jun 1944 in Gaston Co, North Carolina
Died 10 Aug 1986 in South Carolina, resident of North Carolina; buried out of state.
Single
Served in the US Army 30 Sep 1966 until 4 May 1969