Background
Lide,, Theodore Ellis was born on May 13, 1926 in Darlington, South Carolina, United States. Son of Theodore Ellis and Elizabeth (DeVane) Lide.
Lide,, Theodore Ellis was born on May 13, 1926 in Darlington, South Carolina, United States. Son of Theodore Ellis and Elizabeth (DeVane) Lide.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1949. Postgraduate, University North Carolina, 1962.
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1949, advanced through grades to lieutenant, 1953, retired, 1954. Industrial engineer Steel Heddle Manufacturing Company, Greenville, South Carolina, 1954-1956. With Burlington Madison Yarn Company division Burlington Industries, North Carolina, 1956-1975, executive vice president manufacturing, corporate director purchasing, 1975-1979.
President Ruti Corporation, Charlotte, 1980-1982. Vice president materials management J.P. Stevens & Company, Inc., Greenville, 1983-1985. President Cars Enterprises, Inc., since 1985, Chartel, Ltd., Greensboro, North Carolina, since 1985.
Director Madison branch Northwestern Bank., 1970-1975.
The separation of church and state has guaranteed the diversity of religious expressions and the freedom to worship God according to each person’s conscience. However, separation of church and state permit interaction.
In a society where self-interest, acquisitiveness and individual happiness are often seen as the over-riding interests, the Church, and Christians within it, are called to witness meanings, values and purposes beyond ourselves.
Commissioner Madison Housing Authority, 1967-1972. Board directors Annie Penn Memorial Hospital, Reidsville, North Carolina, Piedmont Health Systems Agency, Greensboro, North Carolina, 1977-1979. Board governors American Red Cross, 1969-1972.
Member Pi Kappa Alpha. Clubs: Rotary.
Married Ruth Rose Zapp, June 4, 1949. Children: Theodore Ellis, Meredith Ann, Michael Edmund.