J. L. Teal

J. L. "Red" Teal, Jr., 74, beloved husband, father and PawPaw, passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2010.Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 3rd at White's Funeral Home, 401 N. Main Street, SpringtownInterment: Aurora CemeteryVisitation: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday at White's Funeral HomeRed was born October 21, 1935 to Jesse Lee and Opal Drain Teal in Fort Worth. He was a longtime resident of Parker County. Red was an avid race horse breeder and trainer. He was also a retired truck driver for ICX Motor Freight. Red was an endowed member of the Joplin Masonic Lodge 939.He was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters and one grandson.Survivors: Wife of 57 years, Evelyn Teal of Weatherford; son, Sammy Teal and wife, Donna; daughter, Ann Eustace and husband, Fred; son, Richard Teal and wife, Dana; and daughter, Lisa White all of Fort Worth; 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild; many friends and acquaintances.