Theophilus (Theo) London's Obituary
In Loving MemoryTheophilus (Theo) London passed away December 24th 2014 in Fremont California, due to an illness at the age 63.Theo was one of five children born to Henry D. And Flora London June 2, 1951 in Memphis, Tennessee.Theo was brilliant in more ways then average, he attended Santa Fe Elementary, Woodrow Wilson Jr. High and Oakland Technical High School in Oakland, California. At the age of 10 years old he developed a passion for playing chess, singing and numbers. By the time he was in 10th grade, it was established the school system had peaked for him academically and he enrolled into Merritt Community College, the graduating and receiving his Associate’s Degree. With this accomplishment went on to attend the University of California Berkeley, earning his Bachelors degree with honors.Theophilus then met his wife Geraldine and they were married in 1983. He was a dedicated and long time employee with the City of Oakland and he retired at 53.Theo enjoyed music and was a self-taught musician. There were many afternoons you could catch him sitting on his bench in the garage playing his guitar. He went on to sing in the City of Oakland Choir.Theo is survived by his wife Geraldine of 31 years, daughter, Adanna, Stepchildren, Diane, Timothy, Daniel, Mother Flora, brother Carlton, sister Yvette and many loving grandchildren, nieces, nephews and family friends.The service will be held on Monday, January 5, 2015 in Crystal Springs Chapel at Skylawn in San Mateo, California.10:00am – 11:00am: Immediate family – ONLY 11:00am – 1:30pm: Family and FriendsThere will be a reception following the service at Skylawn Funeral Home downstairs in the Vista Room.In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made out to American Cancer Society.
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