of Little Rock, AR
December 13, 1926 - February 26, 2026
Joseph Bertram Teague, 99, of Little Rock, died peacefully, surrounded by his family, on February 26, 2026.
Joe was born on December 13, 1926 to the late Arrice Teague, Sr. and Ola Smith Teague. He grew up in Malvern, Arkansas, where he graduated high school and immediately joined the US Navy to serve proudly in World War II. At the conclusion of the war, he returned home to marry his high school sweetheart, Bettye Blair. They moved to Little Rock in 1952 where he began a long career at Timex Corporation from which he retired in 1991.
Joe was a longtime member of Baptist Tabernacle, Geyer Springs Baptist Church and, following his marriage to his loving wife Donna in 2013, he joined and was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church in Little Rock until his death.
Joe was active his entire life, being a star basketball player on the Malvern High School basketball team, enjoying the sport of tennis from age 14 to 84 and dancing every week with Donna at the Bryant Senior Center until a month before his death.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Bettye, his brother Arrice (Buddy) Teague Jr. and sister Joyce Scrimshire.
He is survived by his wife Donna, his children Steve Teague (wife, Nell), Laura Teague (husband, Charles Sasser,) and Lewis Teague (wife, Sharron). He is also survived by his sister-in-law, June Atchley of Naples, Florida and his grandchildren Rachel Hill, (husband, Bobby), Marie Teague, Joey Sasser (wife, Rachel Forman), Daniel Sasser (wife, Brooke VanLohuizen) and his brand new great grandson Bayes Teague Forman. He is also survived by family in Oklahoma.
Charitable donations may be made to Breakthrough T1D (formerly Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) at www.breakthrought1d.org.
A memorial service will be held at Calvary Baptist Church, 5700 Cantrell Rd., Little Rock at 10:30 AM Friday, March 6; visitation at the church 9:30-10:30 AM. A private family burial service will be at Harp Cemetery in Malvern.
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9 Condolence(s)
Steven Arnold
Sunday, March 1, 2026
Donna and Lewis, Laura and I give you both our condolences and prayers for your families.
Harold & Debbie Tucker
Sunday, March 1, 2026
We enjoyed all the Birthday lunches and celebrations. We will always treasure the friendship with you and Donna.
Elizabeth May
Sunday, March 1, 2026
Precious Donna, I am so sorry to hear of your loving husband and dancing partner passing. My thoughts are with you at this sad time in your life and the Happiness Singers are with you. What joy and love you gave us with your many talents!
Ross Piazza
Sunday, March 1, 2026
I am very sorry about Joe's passing. He was a wonderful man and will be missed. His family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Steven & Pam Gunn
Sunday, March 1, 2026
So sorry for your loss of your father Lewis remember all the good memories and prayers for strength and comfort during this difficult time!
Bob Pollard
Sunday, March 1, 2026
So sorry for your family's lose. Always remember the good times.
Janet Jackson
Sunday, March 1, 2026
My prayers are with you. May God surround you with this love and peace
Janet Jackson
Sunday, March 1, 2026
My prayers are with you. May God surround you with this love and peace
Sherry Johnson
Saturday, February 28, 2026
My condolences to the entire Teague family. I considered myself part of the Teague family. Betty Teague hired me years ago in Vital Records and we became family. Joe was such a warm person with the biggest heart and he became my "Daddy Joe". I will truly miss my yearly Christmas cards and occasional phone calls. I know this isn't goodbye because as a child of God, we will see each other again.
To the Teague family, know that I will always keep each of you in my prayers.