Donald Dean Teel

Mr. Donald Dean Teel, 82, of Leesburg, went home to be with Jesus on Friday, January 3, 2024. 

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 7, 2025, in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home with a visitation one hour prior. Rev. Morris Harp will officiate, and interment will follow in the Thundering Springs Cemetery. 

Born on August 17, 1942, in Laurel, MS, Mr. Donald was the son of the late John Preston Teel and Opal Garrison Teel. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps and served in The Vietnam Era. He was known as a hard-working man who provided well for his family and retired from General Motors. He could often be found working on tractors, vehicles, and in his yard. He was a faithful and dedicated member of Amazing Grace Baptist Church of Lee County. He served as a Deacon, sang in the choir and helped with lawn care for many years at the church. He loved his dog Missy, but most of all he loved God, his family, and his country that he served. 

Those left to cherish his memory include his beloved wife of 57 years, Myrtle Lucille Teel of Leesburg; his children, Stacia Strickland of Jacksonville, FL, Kimberly King of Lee County, and Lesly Fincher of Leesburg; his sister, Faye Creighton; 9 grandchildren, Bradley, Bryan, Shane, Sam, Devin, Katelyn, Sara, Dean, and Aleana; 11 great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, and extended family. 

Condolences and memories may be shared on the website of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home at www.josephwjones.com. 

Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home of Leesburg has been given the honor to serve the Teel family. 

Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home

375 US Highway 19 S. 

Leesburg, GA 31763

229-814-1415