Teddy “Don” Todd was born April 11, 1944 in Hardin County at Box Elder. The son of the late Ted and Noami Todd.
Don Todd wore many hats in his life. He was a husband, father, grandfather, teacher, storyteller, park ranger, bookstore manager, football coach, brother, son, and friend. He taught students for 34 years. Beginning at Ringo Elementary in Clarksville, then at Michie when it was a high school. Coach Todd spent the remaining 30 years as an educator at Adamsville High School teaching history. A subject he revered and was highly passionate about. He restarted the football program back up in 1969 and is known by all in Adamsville as the “father of modern football.” In the summers he worked as a seasonal park ranger at Shiloh National Military Park from the early 70s to the early 90s. After his retirement from teaching he managed the bookstore in the park for a little over a decade. He loved his family and kept up with each endeavor. He made a point to be present in the lives of family, never missing a celebration, ball game, family picnics, fish fry’s or even dance recitals. Don Todd knew the importance of showing up. He enjoyed camping, fishing and music. His favorite song was “Ripple” by the Grateful Dead. The theme of this song speaks of the effects a person has on the people in our lives. We all impact those around us and even when we’re gone, the ripple effect can be felt and seen. We know, as the family, that his ripple stretched far and this gives us great pride. We are grateful to all who will continue to remember him.
Mr. Todd departed this life on August 6, 2022 in Adamsville, Tennessee at the age of 78 Years, 3 Months, 26 Days.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Marilyn Jean Todd of Adamsville, TN; two daughters, Lisa Engle and husband Randy of Adamsville, TN, Kerri Haubrich and husband James of Selmer, TN; three grandchildren: Sarah Cagle and husband Jonathan of Lexington, TN, Paige Deer and husband Scott of Adamsville, TN, Taylor Haubrich and wife Kaleigh of Michie, TN; four great grandchildren: Kenlee Haubrich, Sophie Haubrich, Patrick Cagle, Wally Cagle, and one on the way; two brothers, Mark Todd and wife Robbie of McNairy County, TN, Paul Todd of Madisonville, KY; a brother-in-law, Lyman Bearden of Adamsville, TN; and numerous family, friends and students.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Todd was preceded in death by a sister, Faye Bearden, and a son-in-law Sid Burks.
In lieu of flowers the family request that donations may be made to the department of your choice at Adamsville High School, so that his memory can continue to influence students.
