Theardis Marquette Caruthers

Theardis M. Caruthers Sr. was born September 3, 1959, in Nashville Tennessee, to Alice Futrell Banks and Lester E. Caruthers, Sr. Theardis went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at Whites Creek Health and Rehabilitation center in Whites Creek, Tn.

He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Hicks Tabernacle Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Lester White.

Theardis was educated in the Nashville Public Schools, graduating from Pearl High School in the class of 1977.

He was a professional cook. He cooked at many restaurants and companies throughout Nashville with various companies. He was an avid football fan. His favorite college team was the Tennessee Vols, and of course he was a Tennessee Titans fan as well. He was a natural comedian throughout his life. He will be missed greatly by all who knew and loved him.

Theardis was preceded in death by his father, Lester E. Caruthers, Sr., son Theardis Caruthers Jr., brothers, Eldron Futrell and Lester Caruthers Jr.

He leaves to cherish his memories: mother, Alice F. Banks, sisters, Jacques Walker, Teresa (Marvin) Grays of Lakewood WA., Eldrozetta Caruthers and Sabrina Caruthers, brother, Delphis (Mary) Caruthers, granddaughter Zariyah Caruthers, several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Special thanks to Joyce Rayborn, John Presley, Harry Turnly and Betty Carr. Natalie LaRose from Whites Creek Rehabilitation Center.