William Waymond Teate, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at AnMed Health Medical Center. Born in Hartwell, GA on July 9, 1927, he was the son of the late William Ernest Teate and the late Susie Bowman Teate. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. William worked in the textile industy for many years and was a member of Long Branch Baptist Church. He is survived by his daughter, Jackie Tilley, of Anderson, SC; three grandchildren, Susie Geyer, Melissa Richardson, and Billy Teate; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Southers Teate; a son-in-law, Alkin Earl Tilley; a son, William Ernest Teate, II, grandchild, Alkin Earl Tilley, Jr; and three brothers and one sister. The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, January 6, 2017 at 12:30 p.m. in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home with Reverend Wayne Watson and Reverend Royce Saddis officiating. Entombment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum. The family will be at 801 Ferry Street, Anderson, SC 29626 and will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, January 5, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the VFW Post of one's choosing. A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com. The McDougald Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Anderson, SC Events Visitation Thursday, January 5, 2017 6:00PM - 8:00PM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Funeral Service Friday, January 6, 2017 12:30PM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Final Resting Place Forest Lawn Memorial Park 2609 U. S. Highway 29 North Anderson , SC 29621