Richard S. Teal
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Visitation Schedule
Roller-Ballard Funeral Home
306 S. Main
Benton, AR  72015
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Service Schedule
Rosary
Roller-Ballard Funeral Home Chapel
306 S. Main
Benton, AR  72015
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
6:00 p.m.


Mass
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church
900 W. Cross
Benton, AR  72015
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
9:00 a.m.
Cemetery
Forest Hills Memorial Park
10201 Hwy 5 North
Alexander, AR  72002
Memorial Contributions
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School
817 W. Cross St.
Benton, AR  72015
Richard S. Teal

of Alexander, AR

August 10, 1956 - November 23, 2014

Richard Steven Teal, 58, of Alexander died Sunday, November 23, 2014 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born August 10, 1956 in Benton. He worked for Smith Fiberglass in Little Rock. He was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Benton and the Riverside Hunting Club.

Rich was an avid outdoorsman and loved music and playing his guitar. He was dedicated to his family and his lakehouse and his grandson was his world.

His father, Troy Lewis Teal preceded him in death.

Survivors include wife, Annette Teal of Alexander; son, Jacob Teal and grandson, Jaxon Cruz Teal of Alexander; stepfather and mother, Denver and Zeldean Teal Hardman of Austin, AR; four brothers, Olan Teal and wife Donna and Troy Teal and wife Melanie, all of Cabot and James Hardman and wife Lisa of Sherwood, and Terry Hardman of Dardanelle; three brothers-in-law; Terry Bowden and wife Kathy, Ted Bowden and wife Lu, and Tommy Bowden and wife Pam, several nieces and nephews, and many loving friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church with Father Y.C. officiating. He will be laid to rest at Forest Hills Memorial Park in Little Rock. Pallbearers are Ben Bowden, Jason Bowden, Josh Bowden, Chris Gammel, Nolan Gammel, Justin Vanhoozer, Cliff Pierceall, and R. C. Vanhoozer.

A Rosary service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 25th at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home (315-4047) with Ron Lee officiating. Visitation will follow until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School, 900 W. Cross St., Benton, Arkansas 72015.

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25 Condolence(s)
Tori Ragancik
Nashville,
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Friday, December 5, 2014

Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Peace be with you,
Tori Ragancik

Jason & Naomi Martin
Bryant, AR
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Wednesday, November 26, 2014

We are so sorry for your loss, Annette.
Our prayer is with you and your family.

Sheila (teal) Gallow
Conway, AR
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Wednesday, November 26, 2014

True love, the gift which God has given to men alone. Beneath the heaven. May God, Bless ..

shelia Gallow
Conway Arkansas, AR
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Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Walk in Love and Faith as Christ also has loved us. True love is the gift which God has given to all man. beneath the heaven being deeply loved by someone gives you and I strength. Loving someone deeply gives you courage. As children then we use to keep in touch then each and everyone has went there separate way. God Bless Richard Wife and his family. your cousin Shelia Gallow And Family.

Carl Croslin
Benton, AR
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Wednesday, November 26, 2014

God Bless You All

Phil Case
Benton, AR
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Tuesday, November 25, 2014

My deepest sympathy for all of your family. Richard was a great friend and will be missed by many.

Terri Jackson
Benton, AR
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Tuesday, November 25, 2014

My heart aches for your sadness. I worked with Richard for 16 years. He was one of the most pleasent people I have ever known. May Gods love help your family through the hard times and know that you were blessed with Richard as a husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend.

Diane (Wooten) Caple
Malvern,
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Tuesday, November 25, 2014

At work he always seemed like a gentle, peaceful guy and I know he will be greatly missed! My sincere condolences to family and friends.

Sandra Bowden Hawkins
Jacksonville, FL
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Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Annette,
I remember Richard being so nice and kind. I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sandra

Larry & Andrea Warner
Benton, AR
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Tuesday, November 25, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. Richard was a good friend and co-worker, He will be missed dearly. Your family is in our prayers.
Larry Warner

Bobby Reeves
Mabelvale,
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Tuesday, November 25, 2014

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YALL!!
Bobby & Tammy Reeves

Michael Cooley
North Little Rock, AR
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Tuesday, November 25, 2014

My sincere condolences due to the loss of your love one. He was my co-worker whom I have known foir 40yrs. God Bless You!

Michael Cooley

Sheila Pierceall
Little Rock, AR
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Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Annette, Jacob,and Jaxon,

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May you find peace and comfort in the days to come.

Sheila Pierceall
Little Rock, AR
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Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Annette, Jacob,and Jaxon,

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May you find peace and comfort in the days to come.

Lloyd ivey
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Tuesday, November 25, 2014

I'm very sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to the family. God bless

Linda Wallace
Sheridan, AR
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Tuesday, November 25, 2014

You will be sorely missed Richard we know the Lord is taking good care of you. your in our hearts forever. Love

herb green
bryant,
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Tuesday, November 25, 2014

So sorry Sis,Lots of good childhood memories of You Troy and KIDS, remember Mother and Sandy naming the new Baby Boy.. May God comfort You.

Tunnie
Redfield,
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Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Richard was one of the nicest People I have every met. I worked with him for years and always remember him with a smile on his Face. Will Keep you in my Prayers.

Julian Velasquez
Rosenberg,
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Monday, November 24, 2014

Annette
My condolences. I have missed you all through out the years. Now Richard is gone, never to be forgotten. Man, seems like just yesterday we were hanging out. I will be praying for you and your family.

Vicki Hampel
Benton,
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Monday, November 24, 2014

Annette keeping you and Jacob in our prayers. Praying that God will comfort you all during this difficult time.

Danny and Vicki Hampel

Emily Benedetti
Carmel,
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Monday, November 24, 2014

Annette, I am so very sorry for your loss. I didn't know your dear husband, but I knew you well enough that he must have been very special. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Lois Clark
Paragould,
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Monday, November 24, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Carroll Vice
Valdosta,
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Monday, November 24, 2014

Annette and family ,sending you my heart felt sympathy for the loss of your loved one Praying the Lord will provide you will His loving mercy and grace through this time.

Mandy & Bailey Smith
Benton, AR
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Monday, November 24, 2014

Ms. Annette, Jacob, and my dearest Jaxon, our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time. May God wrap his arms around you and give you peace, comfort, and understanding. I am sure Richard has lots of stories to share with Stefanie about Jaxon Cruz. They are laughing and having a good time in our permanent home. They are smiling down on us and will continue to watch over us all and be our angels. RIL Richard! You will most definitely be missed. Love you guys!!!

Rodney Bibb
LITTLE ROCK, AR
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Monday, November 24, 2014

Annette,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.