William Teate

William Alfred Teate, age 87, of Martin, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at his home.

Born on April 25, 1939, in Hart County, he was the son of the late Emmett Alfred and Elvie Sue McConnell Teate. Before retirement he worked for Carry On Trailers as a welder. Mr. Teate served in the US Army Reserve and was a member of Ruhamah Pentecostal Holiness Church.

He is survived by wife: Betty Jo Clark Teate; children: Elaine (Clyde) Nichols; grandchildren: Stephen (Victoria) Nichols and Karen Price; great grandchildren: Elyssa & Emma Price and Oliver & Logan Nichols; and a sister-in-law: Diana Teate.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son: Stanley Dowell Teate; granddaughter: Joanna Kristin Nichols; siblings: Thomas Leon Teate, Albert Lee Teate (Buna) and Mary Louise Teate.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 4, 2026, at the Lavonia Church of God with Rev. Lorenzo “Bobby” Davis and Rev. Adam Tripp officiating. Burial will follow in Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery in Carnesville. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Strickland Funeral Home of Lavonia is in charge of the arrangements. To sign the online guest register please visit stricklandfh.com.