Bobby Teague

Bobby Teague, age 72, of George McKinney Circle in Spruce Pine, the Halltown community died Sunday, October 4, 2020 at his home.Born on April 5, 1948 in Mitchell County, he was the son of the late Herbert and JoAnn Smith Teague. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother-in-law; David C. McKinney.Bobby was a 1966 graduate of Harris High School. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army with two years of service where he served as a para trooper and a parachute rigger for the 82nd Air Borne Division. He was retired after forty years of service as a mechanic at Baxters Healthcare. Bobby was a gifted mechanic that took a lot of pride in his work. He enjoyed working with his tractor, cutting and splitting wood. He loved children and animals. He was a warm and kind hearted person that was a friend to all.Left to cherish his memories are his wife of forty-two years; Rebecca ‘Becky’ McKinney Teague of the home; his son; Charlie Teague and wife, Debra of Auburn, AL; his grandchildren; Grayson and Bethany Teague of Auburn, AL; his sister; Rita Teague of Leland, NC; special brothers-in-law; Daniel McKinney and wife, Susie of Spruce Pine and Mike McKinney and wife, Vanessa of Maggie Valley; special sisters-in-law; Julia McKinney of Hickory and Louise McKinney of Spruce Pine; special nieces; Haley Gowdy of Boone, Kylie McKinney and Martha Williams both of Marion; special great nephew and great niece; Eli ‘Leroy’ Gowdy and Emily Gowdy of Boone; multiple other nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.A time to support the family, share memories, and receive friends will be on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm at the Grassy Creek Presbyterian Church. The funeral service will be on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at 2:00 pm at the Grassy Creek Presbyterian Church with the Rev’s. Jim Taylor and John Hall officiating. Interment will follow in the Grassy Creek Memorial Gardens.In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial donations be made to; Grassy Creek Presbyterian Church, 167 Greenlee Lane, Spruce Pine, NC 28777 www.grassycreekpc.wncpresby.orgThe family would like to extend a special ‘Thank You’ to our Angel Team of Hospice and Palliative Care of the Blue Ridge for their love and care. It was above and beyond all expectations.Due to the current COVID-19 regulations, our staff is committed to taking care of our guests and families that we serve. Please understand we will be following the State’s COVID guidelines. We also ask all guests and family members attending the visitation and service to please bring and wear a mask.Words of comfort may be e-mailed to the family by going to our website; www.webbfh.com., selecting Bobby Teague’s name and then you may sign his guestbook. Webb Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements for Mr. Teague and is honored to be serving the Teague family. Mr. Teague’s obituary has also been posted on Facebook for viewing.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -PLEASE MAKE DONATIONS TO: Grassy Creek Presbyterian Church 167 Greenlee Lane Spruce Pine, NC 28777 www.grassycreekpc.wncpresby.org- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Read Obituary