Franklin R. Teal, 81, of Raeford passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2014.
Born October 14, 1932, his parents named the newborn Franklin Roosevelt Teal in hopes of Franklin Roosevelt being elected president the following month.
He graduated from Hoke High School in 1951 and Pembroke State College in 1962. He served in the army from 1954 to 1956. He worked in the banking and savings and loan business for over thirty years in Hoke County. He served on the Town Board of Raeford from 1965 to 1973, and was a member of the Raeford Presbyterian Church where he served on the session. He was known for his love of baseball, often recalling games, players, and plays from years past.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Flax Teal, and seven loving brothers and sisters.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Beverly Teal of Raeford; a son, Jimmy Teal and his wife Rebecca of Fayetteville; and a brother Ted Teal of Laurinburg.
Visitation will be held Sunday 7-9 p.m. at Crumpler Funeral Home, 131 Harris Ave, Raeford, NC 28376.
The funeral will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at Raeford Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Michael L.McGehee officiating. Following the committal at the cemetery, the family will return to the John C. Ropp Fellowship Hall.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Raeford Presbyterian Church, Building Fund, 128 W. Edinborough Ave, Raeford, NC 28376.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.