Curtis Ray Teague, 86, of the Anthras Community

Curtis Ray Teague, 86 years of age, of the Anthras, TN Community, passed away on June 26, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Curt took his last breath as his niece, Vanessa, read Psalms 16 & 17. It was a peaceful moment as God’s presence filled the room. 

Curt is preceded in death by his beloved spouse Geneva Mazingo Teague, his parents Bill and Tennie Teague, mother-in-law and father-in-law Dee and Eva Maude Mazingo, sisters Muriel Hensley, Jackie Hassler, Jimmie White, Billie June King and Gloria Ann Allen, brothers, Joe Leach and Julius Leach (infant),   brother-in-law Wayne king and sister-in-law Carolyn Mazingo King, brother-in-law Kenneth Mazingo, special cousin MB Mazingo, nephew Matthew Mazingo (the son he never had,) nephew Craig Hamblin and nephew, Barton Siler,

He is survived by daughter Tiffany Teague and husband Justin Palmer and God daughter Victoria Sloan, brother Benny Teague and wife Jennifer, sister Johnnie Teague Lawson and husband Joe Lawson, chosen family auntie Jeanie Schaefer, nephews, Steve Hamblin, Joe Lawson, Travis Lawson, Sean Teague, Jason Siler,  loving nieces, Vanessa King-Nichols, Connie King-Partin, Angela Mazingo-Rodriguez, Raina Lawson Studebaker, Tina Teague-Veverka,  special niece Shomi Siler that visited him daily and took him loads of Werther’s Originals, great nephew Evan Partin, great niece Carrie Beth Nichols and a host of other relatives and a long list of dear friends. 

Curtis was a devoted father and husband who loved his family with quiet strength. He was a man of strong Christian faith, an avid horseman, a gardener, and a local historian. If someone needed to know anything about the Clearfork Community, they called Curt. He was a logger for most of his adult life and worked at a sawmill until he was nearly 80 years old. He enjoyed talking about the olden days, his time spent in the “moonshine business,” coal mining, railroads, and his number one passion: horses. Curt was a master of dry humor and frequently had an audience that hung on every word! 

Just like his wife Geneva, he will leave a deep imprint in these hills and hollers. This cowboy was as much a part of the mountains as they were a part of him. His spirit will live forever.

Funeral service 1:00 pm Thursday, July 2, 2026, at the Llewellyn Funeral Home Chapel in Jellico, TN with Rev. Jimbo Bolton officiating; special music by Vanessa King-Nichols. Visitation from 12 noon until the funeral hour at 1:00 pm. Interment will follow in the Marlow Cemetery, Roses Creek, TN community. The Llewellyn Funeral Home of Jellico is honored to serve the Teague family.