BORN

1951

DIED

2017

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Greenoaks Funeral Home

9595 Florida Blvd

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Richard Teegarden Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 9, 2017.

Teegarden, Richard W.


Richard took his first breath in heaven August 8, 2017 surrounded by his family at home. He was born February 20, 1951 at Ernest Harmon AFB, Stephenville, Newfoundland, Canada. He grew up in Savannah, GA, Glasgow, MT, and Puerto Rico. He attended college in Pensacola, FL. He was a devoted employee of Siemens Industry for 25 years.

He is survived by the love of his life, best friend, soulmate, wife of 33 ½ years Debbie Teegarden; loving children he considered his own, Stacy Thompson Corder and husband Cliff of Baton Rouge, Justin Thompson and wife LeeAnne of Flower Mound, TX; beloved granddaughters, Emerson Corder of Baton Rouge, Marissa and Rebecca Thompson of Flower Mound, TX; brother-in-law, Calvin Nevels and sisters-in-law Renee Hood (Eddie) and Lisa Michaelson (Dale); and numerous nieces and nephews.

Special thanks to Dr. Jay Brooks and nurse Theresa Van Dyke, Ochsner; Dr. Charles Wood, Mary Bird Perkins; Dr. Altan Mehmet, MD Anderson; and Amedisys Hospice. Also, thanks to Bill LeBlanc and Judi Alonso, Reiki Masters, and Cancer Services. To the many people who prayed for him all over the world, your prayers gave him great comfort. To his colleagues at Siemens, New Orleans, much gratitude for your visits, prayers, and encouragement.

Pallbearers will be Wallace Blanks, David Eck, Wayne Ard, Calvin Nevels, Eddie Hood, Dale Michaelson, Nick Bihm, and Lance Nevels. Visitation will be held at Greenoaks on Friday, August 11 from 5:00 to 8:00pm and Saturday, August 12 from 10:30am to 12:30pm in the Chapel followed by religious services conducted by Rev. Tommy Bergeron of Live Oak United Methodist Church. Burial will be at Resthaven Garden of Memories.

Richard was a great man who touched a multitude of lives in his strong, yet kind way. Thank you for making our lives better!

Friends may leave words of condolences at www.greenoaksfunerals.com.

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August 11, 2017

Stacy, Cliff and Emerson,

We are so sorry for your loss. Heaven gained another angel on Tuesday. We are praying for you and your mom. Hoping that the sweet memories will ease your grief. Love yall!!

Dawn, Chris, Emily and Ashlyn Rachal

August 11, 2017

Dawn Yaun

Debbie, I am so sorry for your loss of Richard. He fought a good fight. We are out of state right now and can't be there. I will be thinking of you and praying. Love you, Dawn

August 10, 2017

Marie Bagwell

From the Class of 1969 Ramey AFB, we will miss you Richard. I know Bernie was waiting for you with open arms. Love and God's blessings to your loved ones. <3

August 10, 2017

Sandra Bea Blakley

I am at a loss for words. I know there is nothing for me to say that will make your loss easier but know that I am sending you my love and prayers.

August 10, 2017

I am extending my condolences to the family and friends. May the entire family find peace in knowing that God cares for you and your family and will help you during these difficult times. 1 Peter 5:6,7

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