Ronnie "Bo" Teal

ROCKFORD – Ronnie (Bo) Teal, age 56, of Rockford passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday August 27, 2017. Born in Germantown, TN to Willie Pete & Mae Frances Teal (Crutcher). He worked for many years as a crane operator for Rockford Toolcraft, Inc. Beloved husband, father, brother and dear friend, will remain in our hearts forever.

He is survived by his wife, Cynthia Jones Teal (Redmond); children, Ronnie Teal Jr. of Louisville, KY, Britney Teal, Antwan Teal, Mariah Jones and Chaslyn Jones all of Rockford; sisters, Diane (late Cenious) Friley, Wanda (Lonnie) Teal Washington, Mary (Peter) Bell, Karen (Stacey) Teal Porchia all of Rockford, Jane (Carl) Tuggle Johnson and Cassandra Craft of Memphis, TN; brother, Willie (Sherry) Teal of Decatur, IL; and numerous nieces & nephews. He is predeceased by his parents.

Services are Private. Cremation rites accorded. Christenson Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Memorials to the family.

A special Thank You to the doctors and staff at OSF Hospice Care and the OSF Center for Cancer for their exceptional care and support.