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16080. Albert Dewey10 Teague (Sadie May9 Burrows, Lettie Bell8 Ely, Susan Ann7 Childers, Elizabeth6 Allgood, John5, Ishmael4, Edward3, William2, Edward1 Algood) was born in Tarrant Co., TX April 11, 1924. Albert died October 21, 2009 in Midland, Midland Co., TX. OBIT: On October 21, 2009 Albert Dewey (A.D.) Teague, 84, changed his address to heaven, where his eldest son John met him with open arms. He is survived by his wife, Velma; siblings, Leon Teague and Barbria Looney; son, James Teague and wife Christy; daughter, Debbie Horne and husband Bill, seven grandchildren and 18 (soon to be 19) great-grandchildren. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 24, at Kelview Heights Baptist Church with the funeral service following at 11 a.m. Graveside services with military honors will follow at 2:30 p.m. CST at Memorial Gardens, Hobbs, NM. A.D. was born to E.D. and Sadie Mae Teague on April 11, 1925 in Fort Worth, TX and grew up in Mission, TX, where he met the love of his life Velma. He was a member of the Boy Scouts of America, earning the highest rank of Eagle Scout. In 1942, at the age of 17, he enlisted in the US Marine Corps earning the rank of Private First Class in the Fifth Division. He protected our country during World War II, fighting in the Asiatic Pacific Campaign at the Battle of Iwo Jima, where he was present for the iconic raising of the American flag on Mount Suribachi. A.D. was awarded the Sharpshooter and Purple Heart medals for his skill and brave dedication to freedom and democracy in one of humanity's darkest hours. Shortly after the war, A.D. married his sweetheart Velma. Their loving relationship remained strong for 64 years. A.D. worked hard his entire life, first installing auto glass and upholstery and later as a custodian for the U.S. Postal Service in Hobbs, NM. He was an active member of his church community, serving as a deacon for many years. His family and friends knew A.D. as a kind and generous man whom they could always depend on in times of joy and sorrow. He was a masterful craftsman, capable of building and repairing anything from a clock to an automobile. For being a wonderful father and grandfather, brother and friend, role model and model citizen, A.D. Teague will be sorely missed
He married Velma Bernice King May 4, 1945 in Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX. Velma was born April 2, 1924. Velma was the daughter of John Melvin King and Elia Belle Burrows. Velma died May 23, 2013.
Albert Dewey Teague and Velma Bernice King had the following children:
31091 i. John Dewey11 Teague was born May 4, 1946.
31092 ii. James Howard Teague (living).
31093 iii. Deborah Jean Teague (living).
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