Mr. Theodore "Ted" Thomas Sklenka, 58, a resident of Sparta passed away  Sept. 15 at NHC of Sparta.
Mr. Sklenka was born March 20, 1953 in Bristol, Conn. He was a machinist as well as an avid hunter and fisherman. He served his Lord as a dedicated member of the Bear Cove Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his father Thomas Sklenka; mother Florence Pomianowski Sklenka Jessen; sister Christine Zinchuck and step-father George Jessen.
He is survived by his son Jason Sklenka of Sparta and Connie Bess; brothers, Jim Sklenka, Jerry (Irene) Sklenka all of Terryville, Conn., Tom (Terry) Sklenka of Gassaway, Tenn., Steve (Jennifer) Sklenka of Bantam, Conn.; special grandchildren, Kailie, Jessica and Nathan; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Sept. 19 at Bear Cove Baptist Church. Jerry Pullum  officiated.
Serving as pall bearers were Tom Sklenka, Steve Sklenka, Jim Sklenka, Jerry Sklenka, Eddie Stewart and Jay Sklenka
Hunter Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
SMITHVILLE REVIEW
Smithville, TN
September 14, 2011
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