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Rev. E.W. Teague
May 28, 1915 - December 14, 2009

Rev. Erlan Wilburn "E.W." Teague, 94, of Harrisburg, died Monday, December 14, 2009, at the family residence. He was born in Greenfield, Ark., and had lived most of his lifetime in the Harrisburg area. He owned E.W. Teague Grocery, was a retired minister, veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp., and World War II and a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church near Harrisburg. Mr. Teague was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Teague, two sons, Lt. Commander James Erlan (Jackie) Teague and Jon David Teague, one granddaugher, three brothers and his parents. The Houston family was one of the earlier pioneers of Poinsett County. Survivors include two daughters, Linda Ellen Wilson of Bay and Diane Hawkey of Jonesboro; one son, Michael Teague of Jonesboro; 11 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be Thursday morning at 10:00 a.m. at the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church near Harrisburg, with Revs. Milton Cowling and Gary Brown officiating. Burial will follow in the Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery in Jonesboro, Ark., under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann. Active pallbearers will be Roy Guthrie, Gary Craig, Louis Layton Jr., Tommy Holmes, David Nance, Grady McGuire and Pete Tharp. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann. Online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.

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  1. Darline Nance Casey, Memphis, Tn. says
    January 4, 2010

    Michael, Linda and Diane, I have always had such fond memories of your dad. My brother David thought the WORLD of him. I don't know of anything David would not have done for your dad. I recall his soft spoken voice, @ he always knew exactly what to say to me. Love and Memories Darline Nance

  2. Kendra Teague Cornett , says
    December 21, 2009

    Too many memories to name, but I will never forget your garden, your whistling, your store full of all the candy I could carry, your gold toothed smile, you calling me sugar, you stirring your glass of tea with the long teaspoon, your big belly laugh, your wavy white hair. I never saw you mad or angry. You always had a kind word and more patience than anyone I have ever known. I love and miss you dearly.

  3. Suzanne Sullivan Emerson, Frenchtown Arkansas says
    December 19, 2009

    Such a wonderful man , many lifes touched by him , including mine . Heaven has another angel.Many great memories of him will stay with us for years to come,my life is far richer for having known this man. Thanks Mr Teague.

  4. Barbara (Halfacre) Wagner, Jonesboro, AR says
    December 17, 2009

    Sorry to hear of your loss, thoughts and prayers are with you.

  5. joyce spence lovelady, Indianapolis, Indiana says
    December 16, 2009

    With deepest sympathy and fondest memories.

  6. Wanda (Gann) Biggers, Angleton TX. says
    December 16, 2009

    I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Teagues. I pray for comfort and peace for your family. He was a very caring and loving person. I new him from his store as a kid growning up that's where my dad and mom shopped at. He was such a sweet person.May Gos Bless you and your FamilyWanda Biggers

  7. Tresa Boyd Vickers, Jonesboro, AR says
    December 16, 2009

  8. Vickie Gerken, Tx says
    December 16, 2009

    Mike and Family, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. My deepest sympathy and prayers for you at this difficult time.

  9. Tammy Rasdon Hooker, Harrisburg, AR says
    December 16, 2009

    I have known Mr Teague since I was born, My memories of him sitting me on the counter at his store, giving me candy still are as vivid in my mind today as if they just happened. I'm so sorry for the family's loss but I do know that Heaven just got a wonderful soul! May God;s love shelter your pain and ease you loss.

  10. Travis & Darla Grissom, Jonesboro, AR says
    December 16, 2009

    Mike, Diane and the entire Teague family: Please accept our sincere condolences in the loss of "granddaddy". He was one of a kind and truly a joy to be around. May God comfort you and fill you with inner peace that only He provides.He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away. Rev. 21:4

  11. sherry chamblee, imboden, arkansas says
    December 16, 2009

    Michael, i'm so sorry to hear about your dad. i lost mom on july 7 and dad on sept 11. they were living with me and i was taking care of them. i miss them sooo much. thinking of you in this sad time.

  12. Ken and Becky Allen, Batesville, Ar says
    December 16, 2009

    To the Teague family, our condolences. Jackie was a good friend to us and Mr. Teague was a good friend to my Dad, J.T.Allen and Becky's Dad, M.D. McWayne.

  13. Philip Heckmann, Lake City, Arkansas says
    December 16, 2009

    Words can't express what our respect and gratitude are for Mr Teague. He blessed our family so many ways through the years. I don't know how we would have made it through the "lean" years without his help. Mr Teaugue will not be forgotten for what he meant to us and the entire community.

  14. Donald Hatcher, Jonesboro, AR says
    December 15, 2009

    My deepest condolences to the entire family. Erlan was truly a great man and an unsung local hero. I always admired him and loved him deeply. He never met a stranger and always went out of his way to greet others. He always had something positive to say and was cheerful in all weather. No matter how difficult the work, he whistled while he did it.I must say that my life was made truly better because of his generosity and genuine compassion and I will always remember him with great fondness. Donald Hatcher and family

  15. anne marie banks, bay says
    December 15, 2009

    i am sorry miss linda for your loss you and your family are in my prayes.love anne marie banks!

  16. anne marie banks, bay says
    December 15, 2009

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