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Edwin Pierce Teates
1943 - 2017
Edwin Pierce Teates
1943 - 2017
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BORN
1943
DIED
2017
Edwin Teates Obituary
Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 7, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Maddox Funeral Home, 105 West Main Street, Front Royal with Sammy Campbell officiating. Burial will follow at Panorama Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Teates was born August 21, 1943 in Luray, Virginia to the late Gilbert Teates and Mae Pierce Teates.
He retired from Gruver & Cooley Construction Company after 35 years as a Superintendent. Following retirement he owned and operated Nana's Place Restaurant in Front Royal with his wife. His greatest enjoyment was spending time with family, working in his yard and combining both with back yard barbeques.
Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Donna Bailey Teates of Front Royal; two daughters, Melissa Teates (Gordon Theisz) of Falls Church, Virginia and Lorie Teates Finnell of Front Royal; son, Edwin Teates, Jr. (Ruthanne) of Purcellville; three brothers, Warren Teates, Tommy Teates (Marge) and David Teates (Mary); seven grandchildren, Alex Teates, Delaney Theisz, Ciara Theisz, Kirsten Ruybalid (Jeffrey), Collin Finnell, Evan Teates, and Maddy Teates; two great grandchildren, Ava and Greyson Pierce Ruybalid and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be George Kerns, Wayne Sours, David Bowers, Jay Bailey, Alex Teates and Collin Finnell.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Bobby Tenant, Jeff Ruybalid, Gordon Theisz and Bill Knotts.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 6, 2017 from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 West Cork Street, Winchester, Virginia 22601.
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Mike & Florence Coward
April 6, 2017
So sorry for your lost. This neighborhood will sincerely miss Edwin. Keeping your family in our prayers.
Thomas Grayson Teates
April 6, 2017
Our Heartfelt Condolences are extended to Edwin Pierce Teates Family in this time of sorrow.
Know in your Heart that His Love for you will always be present in your Life.
Laura Lantz
April 3, 2017
Lorie and family, May you find peace in your heart knowing your loved one is walking with our Saviour. He is free of pain and his soul is free! Let your beautiful memories carry you through the difficult days ahead. You are loved by so many. Lean on those that love you for support. We are here for you. My love to you all.
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Julie C Morris
April 3, 2017
Eddie and Ruthanne and family. I'm so very sorry for the loss of your Dad. You and your entire family have our sincere condolences. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
I love you all.
Dawnie
April 3, 2017
Your smile and love will forever be in my heart, your laughter will forever ring out! Fly High, Uncle Edwin! i love you and will miss you greatly!❤
Dottie Theisz
April 3, 2017
Melissa - Thinking of you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss.
Dottie Theisz
April 3, 2017
Donna and all,
There is nothing I can say to make this any better, that's what makes it so difficult. I love all of you with all of my heart. I am so sorry for your loss. You were such a comfort to me and my brother just a month ago. I love you. Rest easy Edwin.
Tracey Sutphin Miller and family
Rosa Henry
April 3, 2017
Lorie & Collin, I didn't know your dad but I am keeping you both in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you and the rest of your family.
Anne Fox Ethridge
April 3, 2017
DawnDawn,Lorie, Melissa...the whole family...My love, thoughts and prayers are with you all. Edwin was AWESOME and will be greatly missed.
Pam Carbaugh - Scott
April 3, 2017
Melissa, I am so sorry for your loss. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family.
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