KALAMAZOO — Theophlis Duckett, known to generations of students and alumni as the more familiar “Ted” Duckett, dedicated 57 years of his life as a teacher and coach at Loy Norrix High School.
After his unexpected death Jan. 8, people will have a chance to show their respect and share memories at a community celebration of life, Saturday, Feb. 14, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Loy Norrix gymnasium.
At age 79, Duckett continued to teach three classes of physical education as well as coach the Knights girls and boys track & field teams…