Willard Teague Obituary
A devoted servant of Christ, Willard began his ministry as an evangelist at fourteen years of age. He later served for many years as a missionary to West Africa, church planter, biblical scholar, and trainer of pastors. He established a pastoral training School in the Ivory Coast, served as president of the West Africa Advanced School of Theology, and later Academic Dean of Global University, impacting countless lives across the world.
He is survived by his wife, Jerlene; his sons and daughters-in-law, Brent and Shelley, Kent and Shelley, and Timothy and Kristy; grandchildren Ashley, Amber, Austin, Eric, Sarah, Luke, and Lillian; and great-grandchildren Joshua and Hannah. He is also survived by siblings Robert Fletcher, June Wilson, and Jeanne Fields. He is preceded in death by his parents Bill and Ethel Teague of Pampa, Texas and brother Lynne Fletcher.
A funeral service will be held at Central Assembly of God Church in Springfield, Missouri, on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 11:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the African Field Missions or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
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Roger MUYANI
December 13, 2025
Dear Teague Family,
I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Willard Teague. For fifty years, he dedicated his life to serving others as a missionary and theology teacher in Africa, touching countless lives with his kindness, wisdom, and unwavering faith. His commitment to education, his compassion for students and communities, and his tireless work in spreading hope and understanding will be remembered with gratitude and reverence.
Over the final five years of his life, I was privileged to have him as my academic dean, and theology Teacher. I learned immensely from both his example and his teaching.
May the eternal rest of this hero be blessed, and may his legacy continue to inspire.
During this difficult time, please know that you are not alone; you are in the thoughts and prayers of all who were blessed to know him.
With deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences,
Pastor Roger MUYANI, from Kinshasa, Congo Democratic, Africa
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