Larry Kent Teems, age 63, of Brasstown, NC passed away Saturday, August 19, 2017 at his residence.
He was the son of the late Henry Benton and Evia Ruth McGaha Teems. Larry was a native of Cherokee County, but a lifetime resident of Clay County. He was a member of Little Brasstown Baptist Church. Larry was very active in his community, and a member of the Brasstown Fire Department for over twenty years. Playing Bluegrass music at Clay's Corner was one of his favorite pass times. He was a 2nd generation worker at the John C. Campbell Folk School.
He is survived by his loving wife, Kathy Clayton Teems; two daughters, Emily Snow and husband Wesley and Katie Teems and fiancé Macon Bateman; one brother Lanny Teems and wife Wilma; multiple nieces and nephews and several great nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his faithful dog Joe.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m., Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at the Little Brasstown Baptist Church. The Rev. Aud Brown will officiate. Pallbearers will be Mike Logan, Chad Cook, Chet Gray, Greg Teems, Bobby Clayton and Kent Carringer. Honorary pallbearers will be Rick Clayton, Chuck Clayton, Lanny Teems, Luke Laney, Wesley Snow, Macon Bateman, Glen Teems, Clay Logan, Alan Nichols, Gary Jones, Bob Alexander, Stanley Teems and Bill Tipton. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 pm, Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at the Little Brasstown Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Brasstown Community Center Education Building, P.O. Box 111, Brasstown, NC 28902.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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