Theodore A. McLeod St. Petersburg, FL

Theodore A. McLeod, 78, of 1710 Bright waters Blvd., St. Petersburg, Florida 33704, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2009. He was born May 31, 1930 in Beloit, Wisconsin and was the son of Andrew and Florence Phelps McLeod. He graduated from Roosevelt Military Academy in Aledo, Illinois.

He then enlisted in the United States Air Force and served his country in Korea. Ted married Janet L. Spitznagel on June 18, 1956 in Beloit, Wisconsin. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a B.A. in Electrical Engineering. He worked in the aerospace industry on many projects including Titan, Apollo, and the Space Shuttle until his retirement in 1992. After this, he loved to travel and spend time with family and friends.

He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Janet. Survivors include his children, Andrew McLeod of St. Petersburg, FL, Steven McLeod and Pam Farrington of Madeira Beach, FL, Susan McLeod Hollis of Las Vegas, NV, and Jeffery McLeod of Hudson, FL; six grandchil dren; in-laws, David and Carol Spitznagel of Benoit, WI; nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held on Sunday March 1, 2009 from 1 to 2 p.m., with services following at Wylie- Baxley Merritt Island Funeral Home. A Reception and a Celebration of Theodores life will be held at the Merritt Island Moose Lodge #2073, 1350 N. Courtenay Pkwy. Merritt Island, FL.