Jack E. Teasley, 86, of Andersonville, GA, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024, at Perfect Care in Americus, GA surrounded by family.

Jack was born in Lincolnton, GA on September 13, 1938, to Hoke S. and Janie G. Teasley. Jack graduated from Lincoln County High School where he played football. He studied math and business management at Columbus College. While in Columbus, he received Man of the Year in the 1980s. He was a member of the Epworth Sunday School class at First Methodist of Americus. He made a career as a production manager in the textile industry making everything from blue jeans to carpet. After moving to Andersonville in 1994 he finished his working life at Lee State Prison where he developed a love for working in the Kairos Prison Ministry where he served for many years. Jack had a heart for missions and helping others. He could also fix and build anything out of nothing.

Survivors include a daughter, Kim Thornhill (David) of Grovetown, GA; a son, Keith Teasley (Teresa) of Americus, GA;  grandsons, Paul Thornhill (Kayla), and Thomas Thornhill of Grovetown, GA;  granddaughters, Hope Bateman (Nathan) of Americus, GA  and Hannah Ledger (Matthew) of Beaufort, SC; and  two great-grandsons Jackson Bateman of Americus, GA, and Adrian Thornhill of Grovetown, GA.; his sisters, Sarah Close (Bob) of Carlsbad, CA, and Ellen Schumpert (Roy) of McCormick, SC;  He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Betty Goff Teasley, daughter Jacquelyn Gaye Teasley, and his brothers Tommie and Roger Teasley, and sister Joanne Martin.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the First Methodist Church of Americus, GA, or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Visitation will be on Saturday, December 14th at 3:00 pm followed by the service at 4:00 pm at Bethany Church of Iveytown with Jack Schumpert and Rev. Justin Ritter officiating in Lincolnton, GA.

Serving as pallbearers will be Al Dutschke, James Martin, Ricky Martin, Jason Schumpert, John Schumpert, Tim Teasley and Todd Teasley.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, December 16, 2024, at 4:30 pm at First Methodist Church of Americus, GA.

Rees Funeral Home, 195 N Peachtree St., Lincolnton, GA  706-359-3222 has been entrusted with these arrangements.