The Guyra local had clocked up countless accolades during a packed 104 years of life, but his family told the Leader it was the people around him that meant the most.

"Above everything else Ted was a family man and that to us was the most important thing, and for him it was as well," daughter Lorraine Stone said.

"All the other things are really, really lovely, but Ted lived for his family."

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Ted - as he was known to all - is a local legend in the Guyra area and lived there for most of his long life.

He lived with such passion, purpose and drive that he was looked up to by many and will be missed by even more.

Ted was born in Armidale in 1916 and was raised on a family farm near Guyra as one of seven kids.

He left to serve in WWII as a lighthorseman, but returned to the land he loved after the war.

He was a talented cricketer and renowned for his horsemanship from his youth right through to old age.

He has been decorated with a Medal of the Order of Australia; started the Guyra Pony Club; and both the Guyra showground ring and the town's cricket pitch have been named in his honour.

Tributes have flowed for Ted, who Lorraine said died at peace, knowing it was "his time".

"He wanted to see one last Anzac Day," she said.

Ted's six children, 13 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren will hold memories of him dear.

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Armidale Regional Council mayor Ian Tiley said Ted's contribution to Guyra will be "enduring".

"I believe he has touched so many people in the Guyra community and more broadly in the campdraft and pony club community and will be greatly missed," he said.

Details of Ted's funeral are yet to be confirmed.

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