Terrence Lamont Teemer
10/02/1971 - 09/28/2020
A Time to be Born: Terrence Lamont Teemer was born on Saturday, October 2, 1971 at Doctor’s Hospital in Freeport, NY. He entered the world weighing 6 lbs. and 12 oz., eyes wide open, looking at his parents, Roger Teemer and Ella Pearl Polite.
A Time for Every Purpose Under the Heaven: At nine months, Terrence was in NY on the circle line with his paternal grandmother, Dollie Teemer. He received his formal education in Long Beach, NY and obtained his high school diploma in Georgia.
A Time to Worship: At the age of thirteen, Terrence confessed his faith in Christ. He was baptized and joined the Little Zion Church, known today as Zion Cathedral Church, under the watch of Reverend Frank O. White. Terrence was a pure example of how God exemplifies His glory through servitude. He joined the Sunshine Band Youth of Christ Choir, as well as served in many other capacities in the church.
A Time to Mature in Life: At the age of 23 years old, Terrence and Debbie Hankins were blessed with a beautiful baby girl, Tarena La’Keshia Teemer. She was the apple of his eye. Tarena gave Terrence his only grandson, Kobe Laine Johnson. At the age of 25 years old, Terrence relocated to Sylvester, GA in 1996 to be closer to his family and his maternal grandmother, Minnie Lee Polite. He was always a quick thinker and creative with his processes, that lead him to many jobs. While in NY, he worked at Faber Plastic in Freeport, NY. During his time in GA, he enjoyed working at MediSave Pharmacy delivering medications. From this, he grew very fond of the elder population and he became affectionately known to them as…the Medicine Man.
Terrence was united in Holy Matrimony to Sheila Washington on September 7, 2004. They had a lovely family, one son, Christopher Washington; one daughter, Kiara Sanders; and one grand- daughter, Ciara Washington. Terrence’s favorite pastime was socializing with family and friends. He loved life, always being the spotlight of the party as the ultimate DeeJay (DJ Throw- back).
Eternal Rest: The heavenly Father’s reward peacefully came to Terrence on September 28, 2020 at his home. He boarded the “Ole Ship of Zion” for the bon voyage to our Father’s house of many mansions. He leaves to cherish his memories with fondness in their hearts his mother, Ella Pearl Polite, Long Beach, NY; his father Roger Teemer, Hempstead, NY; his beloved wife, Sheila, Atlanta, GA; daughters, Tarena, Long Beach, NY; and Kiara, Albany, GA; son, Christopher, Albany, GA; one sister, Ralisha Teemer, Tampa, FL; several aunts, Clara Polite (who raised him as her son), Long Beach, NY; Betty (Ishmael) Stephens, Sylvester, GA; Leola Polite, Sylvester, GA; Shirley Teemer, Long Beach, NY; several uncles, Willie (Joyce) Polite, Freeport, NY; Billy (Minnie) Polite, Albany, GA; Clarence (Sherry) Polite, Albany, GA; Earlie Teemer, Albany GA; and a loving godmother, Minister Doris Stephen, Long Beach, NY. His loving family who preceded him in death include his paternal grandmother, Dollie Teemer; maternal grandparents, J.C. and Minnie Polite; aunt, Lille Belle Polite, and uncle James (Pookie) Polite.
Terrence's cousins (whose love bonded them together as sisters and brothers) – Sue Polite-Williams, Priscilla Polite-Jackson, Vonda Bowens, Jalinya Polite, Jerome Polite, Wesley Polite, Jeremy Polite and two adopted brothers, Danny Mitchell and Steven Wright; four special cousins, Alan Teemer, Earlie Bernard Teemer, Kevin Edwards, and Sylvester Lake, Jr. Special support always came from Clynt Williams, Jr. and Rodney Solomon. He also had a multitude of beloved cousins, several nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends, and 3 ladies he affectionately called “The Golden Girls” ~ Jackie, Monica, and his loving mom, Pearl.