Terry Shelton Teague

Terry Shelton Teague 70 died October 11th, 2024, at Lee’s Summit Medical Center surrounded by his family. Terry was born on January 7th, 1954, in Montgomery, Alabama and was the son of Joe and Barbara Teague.

Terry graduated from Elmore County High School class of 1972. After graduation, he attended Auburn University, graduating with a degree in Industrial Design. On June 3rd, 1978, while he was still attending Auburn he married Gloria (Martin) Teague who he met while in high school.

Terry had a natural talent when it came to designing and building most anything. After relocating to Blue Springs, MO he spent many years building and designing custom pool tables before finishing his career working at ATK Lake City. Terry retired in 2018 and when he wasn’t spending time with his grandkids, he loved planning trips and traveling the world with the love of his life Gloria along with his brother and sister and their spouses.

Terry was a deacon at Eclectic Baptist Church in Eclectic, AL, Westside Baptist Church in Omaha, NE and Duncan Road Baptist Church in Blue Springs, MO before him and Gloria became members of Eastside Church in 2006 where Terry served faithfully at for years. Terry loved the lord and always put his faith first when it came to anything in life. Terry's greatest joys in his life were his wife and family. Terry faithfully lived by one of his favorite bible verses, Psalms 23.

“The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my sole: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. “

Terry was a member of Troup 362 out of Blue Springs, MO where he served as a Scout Master for several years. He was an honorary warrior by the name Peace Walker in the tribe of Mic-O-Say. Terry loved serving and being a part of Troup 362 where he was able to watch both his sons Seth and Caleb become Eagle Scouts. Terry was so proud to watch both his sons also become members of the tribe of Mic-O-Say. Seth, son of Peace Walker and Caleb, second son of Peace Walker.

Terry is preceded in death by his parents Joe and Barbara Teague, father-in-law Houston “Marlin” Martin and brother-in law Ronnie Martin.

Terry is survived by his bride and love of his life of 46 plus years, Gloria Teague; son, Seth (Sadie) Teague of Kansas City, MO. and son, Caleb (Connie) Teague of Lee’s Summit, MO.; daughter, Jana (Gerry) Hernandez of Lee’s Summit, MO; three granddaughters, Cadence, Stella, and Autumn and one grandson, Leo Teague, brother, Kerry (Linda) Teague of Prattville, AL . and sister, Alayne (Tommy) Wilson of Wetumpka, AL.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Eastside Church of Independence, MO.