J. Carl Teague died in a local hospital on August 1, 2015 at the age of 97.
Carl was born and raised in Monroe County, Tn. He earned a BA degree from Tennessee Wesleyan College. He worked for a short time as an educator, then for 21 years as a salesman for Investor’s Diversified Services. He retired after 15 years with the State of Tennessee as a supervisor for Vocational Rehabilitation. He was a member of Brainerd Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Iley and Mary Teague; brothers, Charlie and Lem Teague; and sisters, Ruby Bowers and Sue Hamby.
He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Lena M. Teague; daughters, Linda (Tom) Bowden, and Rosemary (Bryan) Rhodes; son, Jack (Hazel) Teague; and grandson, Travis Bowden.
The family will hold a private graveside service in Etowah, Tn., at a date to be determined.
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Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 E. Brainerd Road.