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John Teeter Obituary
October 19, 2021
John Kenyon "Ken" Teeter, 42, of Salem, Va., slipped peacefully from the arms of his Mother into the waiting arms of Jesus on Tuesday, October 19, 2021.
He was a talented, self-taught drummer and played in several bands throughout his life, where he made lifelong friends. He was a member of Woodlawn United Methodist Church where he was a beloved drummer in their Praise Band.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, James Earl Kenyon Paitsell, Virginia Davis Paitsell (Nana), John Harold Teeter, and Betty Drymon Phillips, and uncle, William Jeffrey Teeter.
He is survived by his parents, John David Teeter and Fara Paitsell Teeter of Salem, Virginia; aunts, Dawn Paitsell Hollandsworth, and Kathryn Teeter (wife of deceased William Jeffrey Teeter); uncles, Robert Lee Teeter, Thomas Dickson Teeter, and Daniel Mahrk Teeter; and cousins, Charles Edward Lukens II (April), Fara Lukens Long (Derek), Broxton Davis Long, Leslie Van Gieson (Robbie), Karla Teeter, and Collin Teeter.
The family would like to thank the Roanoke Rescue Mission for their wonderful love and support of Ken in their Recovery Program. In addition, the family gratefully appreciates the staff at Friendship South Rehab Center for their loving care of Ken and his family.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to The Roanoke Rescue Mission, the Woodlawn United Methodist Church, or to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be expressed at www.oakeys.com.
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Emory Doubman
October 16, 2024
God bless your family today. I will think of Ken and our times at North Cross together today.
Ron Gray
October 29, 2021
I worked with Ken at C.W.Wright for many years. He was always fun and enjoyable to be around. Rest in peace my friend.
Myra Myers
October 27, 2021
I am so sorry for this loss. You are in my thoughts.
Rodney & Teresa Stamback
October 25, 2021
So sorry for the loss of your beloved son Ken. Keeping you both with prayers of comfort.
Emory Doubman
October 24, 2021
I´m so sorry for the loss of Ken. I went to high school with him at North Cross and have fond memories of him. My deepest sympathies to Mr. and Mrs. Teeter. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Elizabeth Thomas
October 23, 2021
Ken was a sweet fellow and a friend of my children. Our family mourns this terrible loss with you. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Susan Wall Wilcox
October 22, 2021
I´m so sorry to hear this! May God wrap his comforting arms around you all during this time and days to come! Love and Blessings!
Gary Wingfield
October 22, 2021
My thoughts and prayers to your family.
Sissy Clark
October 22, 2021
So sorry for your loss ! Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Betty Brubeck
October 22, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. Sending thoughts and prayers to the Teeter family. If there is anything I can do please let me know.
Tina and Kirk Miller
October 22, 2021
Our deepest condolences where there are no good words. We wish you all peace and hope you find tidbits of comfort through fond memories. Hugs and love and continued prayers.
Brian Crosswhite
October 22, 2021
Love you always bud! You have been a true friend even when I wasn't. I am grateful and thank God to have shared so many memories together. "Continue..."
Marti Nicholas
October 22, 2021
I will always remember Ken as a kind and loving person. So sorry for your loss.
Debra Coley
October 22, 2021
So truly sorry for your loss. Sending heartfelt thoughts and prayers for comfort and strength during this difficult time.
Monika Wood
October 22, 2021
It´s so hard to find the right words when someone loses a child. My deepest sympathy and prayers to both of you.
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