Ted Calentine

(From Parker Mortuary)

Theodore “Ted” Eugene Calentine, age 51, Peoria, Oklahoma, passed away unexpectedly on December 27th, 2022.

Ted was born June 8th, 1971 in Dodge City, Kansas, to the union of Ronald “Ron” and Marge (Interman) Calentine. He attended and obtained his GED from Joplin High School. 

He lived in Kansas City for half of his life. He worked as a painter in construction for Jason Cook out of Alba, Missouri. 

Ted liked building model cars, refurbishing old antique guns, Damascus steel, grilling out, and skateboarding. He also loved his animals, especially his loyal companion “Otis” and shooting guns with his sons. He was a gentle, kind, patient, loving, and willing to help anyone he could type of man. Ted knew how to put a smile on everybody’s face. Ted decided to donate his organs to someone in need.

Ted is preceded in death by his father, Ron Calentine.

Ted is survived by his soulmate, Donna Eby, of the home; three children, Ashlie Vickers, of Neosho, Christopher James Newberry, of Joplin, and Dakota Calentine, of Joplin; mother, Marge Calentine, of Diamond; three siblings, Melissa Chew (Terry), of Coffeyville, KS, Dennis Calentine (Danielle), of Kansas City, and John Calentine, of Diamond; grandma, Kenna Hudson, of Oronogo, MO; and several grandchildren.

Funeral mass will be held on Thursday, January 5th, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at Saint Agnes Church in Sarcoxie, MO. Burial to follow at Saint Agnes Cemetery.

Celebration of life will be held close to his birthday and a time will be announced at a later date. If you would like more information, the family has requested that you contact them directly.

Cremation arrangements are under the special care and direction of Parker Mortuary.