Rodney Teague

Sr.CHICKAMAUGA Rodney Don Rucksie Teague Sr., 73, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 24, 2013.He was born and raised in Summerville, Ga., to the late Jesse and Mary Teague, but has lived in the Chickamauga area since 1976, and was a member of Oakwood Baptist Church. He was a United States Army Veteran and was previously employed with Norfolk Southern Railroad for more than 39 years as an Operator. He loved horses and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a loving and devoted Husband, Father and Papa, who will be greatly missed by all that knew him. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Randy Nathan Teague. Survivors include his loving wife of more than 47 years, Burmah McKeehan Teague, of Chickamauga; three sons and daughters-in-law, Rod (Lori) Teague of Ringgold, Ga., Jesse (Karen) Teague, of Rock Spring, Ga. and Clint & (Leah) Teague, of Chickamauga; daughter and son-in-law, Leslee (Justin) Reece, of Chickamauga; six grandchildren, Dalton Gilreath, Ethan Teague, Chloe Teague, James Moore, Emilee Teague and Aidan Teague; three nieces and one nephew.Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2013 in the J. Avery Bryan Chapel of Wilson Funeral Homes with Pastor Allen Farris and Minister Shane Robinson officiating.Burial will follow in LaFayette Memory Gardens.The family will begin receiving friends after 4 p.m. today and prior to the service on Wednesday at the funeral home.In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl Memphis, TN 38105 or call (901) 495-3300 or www.stjude.org/donate. Online guest book at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com.Arrangements by J. Avery Bryan Chapel of Wilson Funeral Homes, Chickamauga.