Jimmie D. Teague Jr.
Jimmie D. Teague Jr.
October 10, 1924 — December 20, 2017
Jimmie D. Teague Jr. of Horseshoe Bay, Texas, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, at the age of 93.
Jim was born to parents Jimmie D and Vannie M Teague on Oct. 10, 1924, in Daingerfield, Texas. After high school graduation he joined the Navy and served honorably in the Pacific during WWII. In 1945, he married his high school sweetheart, Nelda Josephine Justiss.
Jim graduated from North Texas State University and worked in New York City as an executive in the Union Carbide Corporation for 33 years. In 1984, upon his wife’s death, he retired and moved to Horseshoe Bay, TX.
Jim is survived by his son, Terrance Teague (Leslie); his daughters, Cathy Teague Calhoun (Michael) and Christie Teague Ferenc (Thomas); four grandchildren, Bryan (Alyssa) and Allison Teague, Kelsey Calhoun, Matthew Ferenc (Natalie); one great granddaughter Elizabeth Ferenc; and his cherished companion for the past 28 years, Betty Stopp.
He is preceded in death by his dear wife, Nelda, his parents, and his brother, Bill Teague.
After cremation his ashes will be interred in Old Greenwich, Connecticut, in a private family service. The family appreciates all condolences, but declines flowers and donations. Jim’s family will always be grateful to Betty Stopp for her loving devotion to ‘Papa’ Jim.
Online condolences may be made at clementswilcoxfuneralhome.com.