Mr. W. B. “Bill” Teston, age 86, of Douglas, GA passed away Wednesday morning March 8, 2017 at Manor House in Douglas following a short illness. Mr. Teston was born February 1, 1931 to the late Clinton Teston and the late Lizzy Davis Teston. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Shrouder Teston; three daughters, Sandra K. Kuhn, Nancy Lee Teston and Virginia Meeks; one brother, Buster Teston and one sister, Estelle Tyson.
Mr. Teston retired after 20 years of service in the United States Air Force, having served in both Korea and Vietnam. He was a farmer in the Broxton community and had also worked with Henderson Bakery. He was of the Church of Christ faith.
Survivors include: 4 Children: Betty Brown of Titusville, FL, Linda Carter of Baxley, GA, Libby Stone and Terry Armstrong both of Douglas, GA; 4 Brothers: J. D. Teston, Elton Teston and Clinton Teston, Jr., all of Douglas, GA and Huey Campbell of Ft. Pierce, FL; 2 Sisters: Lucille Jowers of Douglas, GA and Barbara Stewart of Ft. Pierce, FL; 13 Grandchildren, 22 Great Grandchildren and 3 Great Great Grandchildren; and several Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and a host of Friends.
The funeral service was Sunday, March 12, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Ricketson Funeral Home with Rev. Michael Lamb officiating. The interment followed in Reedy Branch Cemetery.
Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.