Cpo Theodore Jay Monbeck, Usn (Ret.)

Theodore Jay Monbeck, 63, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 25, 2021.

Mr. Monbeck was born on October 24, 1957, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Quentin and Elaine Hartman Monbeck. He proudly served in the United States Navy for 22 years. After his time in the service, he began working for the Houston County Board of Education where he was a talented Science and Math Teacher at Huntington Middle School. Mr. Monbeck retired from teaching this past May. In his spare time, he enjoyed working on his car, watching James Bond movies, researching genealogy, staying in contact with his Navy peers through Facebook groups, and “tea parties” at Cheddar’s with his educator friends. He also loved attending many social events to include live concerts, music festivals, and any athletic event for the Huntington Hawks. Above all, Mr. Monbeck loved his family dearly. He enjoyed nothing more than spending time with his grandchildren and even taught them how to swim.

He is survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Victoria Middlebrooks Monbeck; children, Gabrielle Monbeck of Perry; Catherine Brown of Perry; Phenix Henderson of Tucson, Arizona; James Monbeck (Kristin) of Indiana; five grandchildren; and siblings, John Monbeck of Dayton, Ohio; Jean LeBlanc (Romeo) of Dayton, Ohio; and Loretta Brume of Palm Bay, Florida.

The memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 7, 2021, in the chapel of McCullough Funeral Home. Mr. Monbeck’s inurnment will be private.

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