Kenneth Wayne Teal

Kenneth Wayne Teal was called home by his Heavenly Father to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 24, 2023 at the age of 83. He was born in Cleveland, Alabama on February 29, 1940 to Marion and Effie (Blackwood) Teal. He often joked about how young he was because he only had a true birthday every four years. Kenneth graduated from Cleveland High School in 1960. He was an athlete participating in all sports, in particular he was a standout football player. It was at Cleveland High School that he met the love of his life, Miss Charlene McWhorter. Kenneth married his high school sweetheart, Charlene, on September 9, 1961. They were blessed with two daughters, Carlene and Sharon. Kenneth was a hard working family man. He worked and became a Master Pipefitter and even taught welding at the union’s apprentice school in Birmingham. Kenneth also worked hard on his farm and did welding jobs for people in the community. He was well known in the local Five Points Community and beyond for his generosity and his willingness to lend a hand to anyone in need. Kenneth was a member of Rosa Methodist Church.He was a member of the Dry Creek Masonic Lodge and had served in the past as a Master. He advanced through the Order of the Scottish Rite and then the Zamora Shrine. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, Marion and Effie (Blackwood) Teal, his Aunt Elzie Robertson, who he regarded as a second mother, and Evelyn Ellis who mentored and encouraged him to become the great man he was. Most importantly, he lost his youngest daughter, Sharon Dianne Teal, tragically on November 21, 2021 and never overcame the grief of her death. Kenneth is survived by his sweetheart, Charlene (McWhorter) Teal. They had just celebrated 62 years of marriage. He is also survived by his oldest daughter Carlene (Frank) Williamson. He was loved and cherished by his grandchildren Rachel, John, Paul, and Laura Williamson. He will be deeply missed by many other family members and friends. Services were held on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Rosa Methodist Church with the Reverend Jerry Gargus officiating. Interment was at Mt. Joy Cemetery with Masonic Rites. The family requests in lieu of flowers donations be made to St. Jude Research Hospital or the Shriner’s Hospital for Children.