Henry Demose Teachey

Henry Demose Teachey, 97, of Rose Hill passed from this earthly life to his eternal rest on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.

He was born on November 14, 1928, and was the son of the late Verdell and Cora Quinn Teachey. Henry was also preceded in death his beloved wife of sixty-eight years Bonnie Lee Mills Teachey.

Henry was a lifelong member of Dobson Chapel Baptist Church in Magnolia.

Surviving to cherish his memory is his sister-in-law Armor Mills Moore; his special friends Gilbert Buckner and wife Terry and Joe Buckner and wife Sharon, all of Rose Hill; his canine companion “Addar”; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family and friends that loved Henry dearly.

Henry was a hard-working Duplin County tobacco farmer most of his life. He grew up during hard times and knew the importance of honesty, friendships and good working ethics. With a deep love for people and fellowship, Henry enjoyed forty years of hosting pig pickings at the beach. He always loved to dance and was good at it. Some of his favorite pastimes were going to the beach, spending time with friends and dancing. He was a member of Warsaw See-Saws Dancing Club. Henry and Bonnie loved animals. The had several cats and dogs over the years and treated them as their own children. Henry loved his family and friends but most of all Henry loved the Lord.  He will surely be missed but cherished memories of him will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew him.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Wallace Chapel.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the funeral home.

Burial will follow the funeral service at Golden Grove Cemetery in Kenansville, NC.

In lieu of flowers the family request that memorial gifts be sent to Dobson Chapel Baptist Church, 1473 NC Hwy 50, Magnolia, NC 28453.

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home of Wallace, NC