Teem, David Lester (LaFayette)

  • Tuesday, December 11, 2018

David Lester Teem, 93, of LaFayette, passed away on Saturday, December 8, 2018. 

David was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, and owner and operator of Teem Machine Shop for many years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Emory and Talithia May Teem; brothers, Herman, Allen, and Lewis Teem.

He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Ernestine Daisy Teem; son, Herman Lee Teem, of LaFayette; grandsons, Zack Teem, and Chad Teem; four great grandchildren, Alex, Matthew, Kiersta, and Kristen; and several nieces and nephews. 

Graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 13, at Rock Spring Cemetery. Pallbearers are Chad Teem, Zack Teem, Steve Blevins, Tim Little, Tim Brown, and Cliff Pott. 

His family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. 

Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

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