Mr. Sam Hawes Tedder, age 85, of Fairmont died peacefully at his home on Monday, January 6, 2014. He was son of the late Frances Floyd Tedder and Jack Tedder. Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 9, 2014 at 2:00 PM at the Fairmont First Baptist Church with Revs. Dean Carter and Ed Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the Fairmont Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday from 1-2 P.M. at First Baptist Church, and other times at the home. He was also preceded in death by brothers Gilbert and Hilton, and sister Dallas. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Ann McArthur Tedder, and sister Jean Tedder Johnson of Fairmont; four children, Dr. Dan Tedder and wife Julia of Troutman, NC, Kathy Tedder Neyhart and husband Ron of Atlanta, GA, son Steve Tedder and wife Cindy of Greensboro, NC, and daughter Linda Tedder Bowen and husband G.B. of Belhaven, NC; nine grandchildren, Ben Tedder and wife Lauren, Nancy Tedder, Michael Neyhart and wife Kate, David Neyhart, Caroline Tedder, Katie Bowen, Cameron Bowen, Erica Champion, and Zack Champion; one great-granddaughter, Sloane Tedder. Sam served in the United States Air Force from 1948-1952, spending three years in Germany during the Berlin Air Lift. He graduated from Pembroke State College and East Carolina University, earning a Master's in counseling. His happiest working years were with the Fairmont City School System. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Fairmont, serving as teacher, choir member, and representative to the Robeson County Baptist Association, and many years on the Board of Deacons. He was an active member of the Fairmont Rotary Club, through the years serving as President, Secretary, Treasurer, and was a Paul Harris Fellow. He loved playing golf and enjoyed his retirement. He also played and coached tennis. He was one of the most gentle, sweet, and kind men we have ever known. Our hearts ache, but we rejoice for Sam. He is with the Lord, whole, healed, and happy. He will be greatly missed and never forgetten. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Fairmont First Baptist Church, 416 S. Main St. Fairmont, NC 28340.