Jerry Lee Teal was born May 26, 1947 to the late Sarah Ann Hadnot and Charlie Teal. He attended school in Jasper and then later joined the Army. After serving 5 years in the Army, he worked in the woods for 15 years until he wanted to explore the world driving trucks across county. He was a truck driver for 35 years until he retired.

He met Agnas Chapman and to that union one child, Willis Mitchell was born. He later met Delsene Harris and to that union one child, Jamie D'Ann Teal was born. He met Frankie Smith, his wife and made their home in Kirbyville, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Willis Mitchell and daughter, Janie D'Ann Teal. He was lived by all and was well liked in the Jasper community where he was raised.

He leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Frankie Smith Teal, two step-daughters, Tash Chapman, LaQuinta Smith, one stepson, Arthur Smith eight sisters, Betty Callahan, Lillie (Tyrone) Whataker, Melissa (Skeet) Wyatt, Bobbie Lewis, Cora (Kirby Jr.) Limbrick, Patricia Adams, Datlene (Donnell) Beatty, Barbara (Willie) White, one brother, Kelly (Sandra) Teal, two daughter-in-laws, Monicue Mitchell and Brooke Smith; grandchildren, Ja"Koriyan Garrett, Maddie, Matilda, Max, Meverick, Willis Jr., Jasmine, Krisa, Jimica, Porsche, Donte, Domique, Brandon, Diana and a host of great grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other family and friends.