Gary Maynard Teague,

Gary Maynard Teague, age 73, of Taylorsville, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2014  at Catawba Hospice in Newton. Born January 27, 1941 to the late Joseph Foy and Berna Thompson Teague in Alexander County, he was a retired furniture supervisor for Sherrill Furniture after forty-six and one half years. He was a member of Taylorsville Church of God, and was an avid hunter and fisherman, and loved gardening.
In addition to his parents he was preceded by three nephews - David, Tony and William "Willie" Shook and a special cousin and friend, Grady Walker, along with a step brother, Bruce Tripplet.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Ruth Ann Shook Teague of the home. One daughter - Robin Teague LaFon, and husband Robert, of Taylorville. One sister, Ann Teague Turner and husband Eddy of Granite Falls. One step brother, Bill Triplet and wife Sherry of Lenoir, along with many cousins and friends.
Visitation will be held Monday, November 17, 2014 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Alexander Funeral Service, with funeral services on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at the Taylorsville Church of God at 3:00 p.m. with the Rev. Mark Albertino officiating. The body will lie in state 30 minutes prior to the funeral service. Burial will follow at the Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery, Hwy 16 South.
Memorials may be made to the Taylorsville Church of God Building Fund, 486 E. Main Ave. Taylorsville, NC 28681 or to the hospice of the donor's choice.
Condolences may be sent to www.alexfuneralservice.com .
Arrangements entrusted to Alexander Funeral & Cremation Service.