Dr. Leonard Lamar Teaster, Jr.

(August 29, 1937 – January 6, 2024)

Leonard (Sonny, Len, Coach, and Doc) Lamar Teaster, Jr., 87, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, died peacefully on Monday. January 6, 2025.  Len was born August 29, 1937, to Leonard and Georgia Teaster of Hayti, MO.

Len was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, whose love and guidance shaped generations of his family.

Professionally, he was a skilled dentist, but it was his true passion for coaching and teaching that left a lasting legacy. Whether mentoring athletes, sharing life lessons and his faith to those he encountered, he had a unique ability inspire. His wisdom and compassion touched countless lives, and his influence continues to resonate in the hearts of those he helped. Through his work and his character, he built a foundation of kindness, hard work, and dedication that will never be forgotten.

Len is a member of the Body of Christ and believed that Jesus died for his sins, was buried, and rose from the dead for his salvation.  1 Corinthians 15: 1-4

Len was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Elizabeth Teaster, his daughter Cindi Lou Teaster, and his two sons, Leonard "Lenny" Lamar Teaster III and Kenny Joe Teaster.

He is survived by his one son, Trason Neil Teaster: Grandchildren Stephen Dale Southard (Heather), Jonathan Phillip Madison and Torin Neil Teaster (Camryn) of Mt. Pleasant South Carolina; and two great-grandchildren, Brandon Southard and Blakely Southard all of Jonesboro Arkansas.

Graveside services will be held on January 9, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., at Woodlawn Cemetery in Hayti Mo.

John W. German Funeral Home of Hayti is in charge of the arrangements