A home going celebration for Max Teasley, Sr., 89, of Zwolle, will be held on Monday, May 17, 2021 at First Baptist Church of Zwolle with Rev. Jerry Penfield and Rev. Marty Wil1iams officiating. Burial followed in the Zwolle City Cemetery.
Max H. Teasley, Sr. was born on Tuesday, September 15, 1931 in Fisher. He passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at his home in Zwolle. Soon thereafter Jackie Teasley, his wife of 68 years welcomed h~m into Heaven. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Ehe and Helen (Self) Teasley; and his dear friend and son-in-law, James Napier.
Max is survived by his daughters, Rebecca Teasley of Zwolle; Connie Leone and husband Greg of Zwolle· and Karen Napier of Zwolle; sons, Max Teasley, J/ and wife Linda of Savannah, Texas; Cliff Teasley of Beaumont, Texas; brother, Henry Teasley of DeRidder; seventeen grandchildren; twenty-eight great grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren· along with a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
The term "good man" is often used very loosely to descnbe men. However, Max was the embodiment of good in its truest sense. He loved his family with the love Christ has for the church. He was a faithful and humble man who always spoke the truth even when it might not be popular. He was a friend to all wh? met him and a Papaw to countless young people loVIng them as If they were his own. Most importantly he lived a long, full life of service to his Lord and Savior and is now in the arms of Jesus, with a real, everlasting crown of righteousness. As Paul said in 2 Timothy 4: "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is lmd up for me the crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing."
Pallbearers: Chris Wray, Ben Wray, Jason Leone, Max Teasley, Jr., Todd Leone, Jack Napier, Jeremy Teasley, Cory Leone, and Justin Rand.
Honorary Pallbearers: Colby Gates, Joshua Lewis, Drake Napier, Nolynn Napier, Dylan Wray, Brayden Rand, Collin Rand, and Nathan Alleyene.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.warrenmeadows.com