Billy Wayne Teague

April 8, 1935 - September 14, 2020

Billy Wayne Teague went to join Jesus on Monday September 14th, 2020 at the age of 85 years, 5 months and 6 days. Billy Wayne was born Monday, April 8, 1935 to Albert James and Mildred Christina Teague in the community of Shady Grove Arkansas. Bill Teague was a lifelong resident of Trumann Arkansas. Bill and Mary made so many friends that became like family, while working at their grocery store, Bill Teague’s Market. The grocery store was a staple of the Trumann landscape for many years. He would serve up his world-famous barbeque family pack with a smile and story. He was a member of First Baptist Church where he worshiped alongside his wife, family and friends for many years.       Billy was a community helper, if someone was in need, he would give them groceries, so they did not go hungry. If there was a need in the community, he filled it. Many times, that need was filled by him serving up that world-famous Barbeque. He was an active member of the Lions Club helping people all across the country to see better.       Billy Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Mary Teague, grandson Heath Wilson, one great grandson Triston Bradway, two sisters Lorene Lansdell and Evelyn Penter as well as two nephews Dennis Penter and Keith Lansdell.       Billy Wayne is survived by his two daughters; Dena Lynn Bradway and Michelle Eloise Lamm; three grandsons, Jerry Lee Bradway, Daniel Lee Bradway, Alec Wilson and a granddaughter Holly Ann Richmond; ten great-grandchildren, Annabelle Wilson, Averie Wilson, Meghan Bradway, Michael Montgomery, Jessie Bradway, Conner Bradway, Jaxon Bradway, Lynnox Bradway, Stryker Richmond and Nova Richmond. is also survived by three great-great-grandsons, Aiden Bryant, Sawyer Bryant and Bryson Montgomery; three sisters, Gladys Smithson, Carol (Frankie) Montgomery, Kay Jenkerson; one brother, Albert (Frances) Teague Jr; four nieces, Barbara Hobbs, Debby Collom Donna Walker and Danielle Jenkerson; three nephews, Rodney Teague, Jeff Teague and Randal Montgomery. He leaves behind a host of great nieces and nephews as well as many other family and friends. He will be missed by all. Visitation will be Saturday from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Trumann.  A Celebration of Life will follow at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. John Maley and Jimmy Mead officiating.  Burial will be private.  In compliance with COVID-19 restrictions, social distancing will be required along with face masks and the signing of a COVID-19 form will be require.          In lieu of flowers please make lasting memorials to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 575 Trumann, or Trumann Lion Club. Funeral service will be live streamed on facebook at 11:00 a.m.on Trumann First Baptist Church facebook page.       An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.