John A Teague Obit
This is from an old copy of "Signs of the Times".
Elder John A Teague passed away at his home three and a half miles northwest of La Monte, Missouri, December 2nd, 1926, at 4 p.m., after an illness of two years. He was born January 15th, 1846, and was the son of Elder James and Prudence Teague. He moved with his parents to the farm northwest of La Monte where he spent the remaining years of his life. He was married to Miss Emma Gardner, of La Monte, Mo., November 2nd, 1882, and to that union two children were born: James A Teague and Mrs. Harry Sparks. He joined Walnut Branch Primitive Baptist Church in 1880, and was baptized by Elder R.M. Ogle in a pond on the home place in order that his mother might be present, she being unable to go a distance. He soon felt impressed to preach, and on June 9th, 1900, was ordained to the full work of the gospel ministry. The churches, seeing his gift, soon began to call for his services, and he had the care of four churches, until on account of ill health he was forced to resign. He was a graduate in music, and spent several years in his younger life teaching music. He was a good singer and very much enjoyed the song service at meetings. He leaves to mourn his departure his widow, Mrs. Emma Teague, son James A Teague, of Sedalia, Mo., daughter Mrs. Harry Sparks, of the home address, and the following grandchildren: Ralph Teague, Charles and Jewel Sparks, also numerous other relatives and friends, and the churches he has served so long. I was personally acquainted with brothr Teague from my earliest recollection, and there was a tie of brotherly love that bound us very closely together. A stronger desire to be a real father, a true husband and a faithful church member and pastor is seldom found in any man, and he was blessed of God to live very near his desire, as viewed by others. He was humble and placed a very low estimate upon self. As a minister he was sound in the faith, uncompromising with error, yet kind and forbearing with any who opposed his views.
The funeral services were conducted at the Missionary Baptist meetinghouse, in La Monte, and interment was made in the La Monte Cemetery. Being unable to secure a Primitive Baptist minister, Mr. Guinn, the Missionary Baptist minister of La Monte conducted the services in a very satisfactory manner. May the comfort which God alone can give be the support of his lonely companion, who has been a real preacher's wife, and may the children and grandchildren be taught of the Lord, is the prayer of the writer.
Elmer D. Botts