Wilmer 'Shorty' Wallace Teets, Jr ., 78, of Ravenswood, WV, passed away peacefully at his home April 8th with his beloved family and his pet Yorkie, Ellie at his side.

He was a 1962 graduate of Ravenswood High School and retired from GE Plastics in 1998 after 30 years of dedicated employment.  He enjoyed spending time with family, the outdoors and had a passion for cars.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Sharon Jackson Teets; daughters Carol Kieffer, Tina Vincent, Judy (Damian) Fears, Jodi (David) Givens and Kellie (Craig) Miller.  Sisters Linda Sue Sayre and Jean Henderson.  Grandchildren Brian Kieffer, A.J. Vincent, Kaitlyn (Nathan) Sams, Stacie (Nic) Nutter, Alexis Vincent, Alissa (Brad) Titus, Haleigh Miller, Emily Givens, Mia Miller, Angelina Fears, Damian Fears, Natalia Cain, and Kyla Givens; 11 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Letitia Graham Teets and Wilmer W. Teets, Sr., brother Gary 'Dick' Teets and sister Barbara Hayes.

Services will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a local food pantry in honor of his passion for charity.

Special thanks to nurse Lori, Chaplain Pete, and Sara of Kanawha Hospice Care.  Additional thanks to his caregiver, Paula Walker.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.castofuneralhome.com

Arrangements are under the direction of Casto Funeral Home, Ravenswood, WV.