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James Teakell Obituary
November 5, 1939 - June 24, 2012
Biloxi
James Freeman Teakell, age 72, died Sunday, June 24, 2012.
Mr. Teakell was born on November 5, 1939in Walters, Oklahoma. He graduated from Walters High School in 1958. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1961 until 1991. Mr. Teakell was stationed at Keesler Medical Center, Wright Patterson Medical Center, Wiesbaden Air Force Base in Germany, Andrews Air Force Base in Kadena and Air Force Base in Okinawa. He retired out of Norton Air Force Base, California, where he served on the Air Force Inspector General Team. After retiring from the Air Force, he was employed by Prudential Insurance Company for a few years.
He is preceded in death by his father, Freeman F. Teakell.
Survivors included: his loving wife, Josephine; one son, Matthew; mother, Olamae Teakell of Montgomery, AL; one sister, Karla Gentry of Hope Hull, AL; and many nephews and nieces.
Visitation will be held at The Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes on Wednesday, June 27, 2012, from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. with procession leaving at 10:30 a.m. for an 11:00 a.m. graveside service at Biloxi National Cemetery with full military honors.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Teakell
Debbie Washington
December 31, 2012
Chief,
Thank you for being such a wonderful role model to all who had the distinct honor of being in your presence. I will never forget your patience with me when I had to write my first APR!! Because of you, I rose through the ranks and subsequently had a stellar career. May GOD keep you in his ever loving arms.
Debbie Young-Washington, USAF, Ret
Rev Glenn Shows
June 27, 2012
It was a joy to minister to James. He would hold my hand while I talked with him about the Lord. He will be missed by us at Camellia Hospice Hattiesburg.
Bill Hollowood
June 26, 2012
So sorry to hear the news of Chief Teakell's passing. He was a true role model--humble, modest, respected by all. Rest in peace chief.
Scott Ellison
June 26, 2012
My condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the Teakell Family. Chief Teakell defined the role of a CMSgt and was very influential to me as a young Airman at Kadena AB.
Enrique Ferreira
June 26, 2012
My prayers go out to the Teakell family in this time of loss. Chief Teakell taught me respect without uttering a word. He showed me what it meant to be a SNCO, a great role model to a young A1C assigned to Kadena AB in 86. To this day when describing the epitome of a Chief, he is my first thought. Rest in peace Chief and thanks for leading the way. Enrique "Rico" Ferreira.
Anna Craven
June 26, 2012
Ray & Anna Craven
June 26, 2012
My condolences and prayers to the Teakell family. Chief Teakell was an awesome mentor to me while assigned to Kadena AB Japan.
Lisa Miller Jean-Batiste
Eileen Perry
June 26, 2012
Our sincere condolences to the Teakell family. CMSgt Teakell was an integral part of my (also my husband Alex Perry)upbringing as a young airman in the USAF, thank you Chief! Our time together at Kadena AB, Okinawa, Japan are fond memories! Even after 20 years post Kadena, I was amazed to hear a familiar voice calling me while I shopped at the Keesler AFB commissary. Rest in peace, Chief. Alex and Eileen Perry
The Staff and Management of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Homes
June 26, 2012
We extend our sincere sympathy and value your trust during this time of remembrance and reflection. We pledge our support now and in the future.
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