Obituary of James Bradley Teague

James Bradley (BRAD) Teague, age 80, of Highway 105, Boone, passed away Saturday morning, July 22, 2017 at his home. Born January 16, 1937 in Watauga County, he was the son of Mont and Verlee Storie Teague. Brad was a member of Greenway Baptist Church for the past 52 years. In 1992, he retired as a salesman for Suburban Propane. He served as a member of the Ashler Masonic Lodge in Deep Gap and the Taylorsville Masonic Lodge in Mountain City, Tennessee for 50 years. And also, for the last 50 years, he was a member of the Scottish Rite Bodie in Knoxville, Tennessee, and the Shriners Oasis Temple in Charlotte. He loved motorcycles and cars, and was a licensed pilot with a passion for flying. He and Ruth Ann traveled in all 50 states. Mr. Teague is survived by his wife of 57 years, Ruth Ann Banner Teague; Son, Anthony Teague and wife, Karen; four granddaughters, Sophia, Samantha, Phebe and Clementine and one grandson, Joel; and sister-in-law, Jeanne Banner Combs. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Mahlah Teague; and in-laws, Bob and Nina Banner. Funeral services for Bradley Teague will be conducted Wednesday morning, July 26, at 11 oclock at Greenway Baptist Church, officiated by Pastor Darrell Hobbs and Rev. Homer Greene. Masonic graveside services, provided by Ashler Lodge 373 will follow at Mount Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6:30 until 8 oclock at Austin & Barnes. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to Bibles to Gideon International, Boone Camp, in care of Dale Hayes, 3207 NC Hwy 105 South, Boone, NC 28607; to the Greenway Baptist Church Upper Class, in care of Dottie Fairchild, 880 Greenway Road, Boone, NC 28607; or to the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children, in care of Randy Vines, 1005 George Wilson Road, Boone, NC 28607. Online condolences may be shared at www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Teague family.