Grounds, Theodore S. (Ted) Age 90 of Clearwater, Fl went home to be with the Lord on July 2, 2019. Born September 7, 1928 to John P. and Anna Grounds in Wheeling WV. He is preceded in death by his son, Timothy. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 71 years Roberta H Grounds, sister Ruth Tisler and beloved family Joseph and Lynn O’Neill, Kendall and McKenna O’Neill, Tyler and Kelleigh )O’Neill) Purtill (his favorite) and the apples of his eye great grandchildren Grayson and EmmaLeigh Purtill. Ted served his country as a Green Beret and worked for Florida Power for 39 years. He was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church in Palm Harbor. A celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday July 5, 2019, at 11 am at Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home Clearwater. The family requests donations to Suncoast Hospice in lieu of flowers. Go Gators !