Richard David Teal Mr.
January 25, 1949 ~ January 13, 2014
Born in:
Wadesboro, NC
Resided in:
Duluth, GA
Teal, R. David
R. David Teal, age 64 of Duluth, GA passed away Monday, January 13, 2014. Survived by his wife, Deborah “Debbie” Richardson Teal, Brother Joey Teal, Sister Michelle Teal, and niece Stasi Forsyth – all of N. Myrtle Beach, SC. David was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Richard Teal, mother, Madge Marie Wright Teal, and step-mother Gladys Lucille Adams Teal. Born in Wadesboro, NC and raised in N. Myrtle Beach, SC, David graduated from Wampee-Little River HS in 1967 and Clemson University in 1972 with a BS in Industrial Management where he was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. Moved to metro-Atlanta in 1972 and started Teal Communications, Inc. in 1995. Hobbies included Clemson Tiger football, NASCAR, fishing on Lake Hartwell and Atlantic Ocean. He was a loving husband, brother and uncle, as well as a devoted friend. Funeral Services will be held Friday January 17, 2013 at 2:00 pm at Amazing Grace Lutheran Church with Pastor Jason Talsness officiating. Entombment will be at White Chapel Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Thursday January 16, 2013 from 3:00 pm until 6:00 pm at Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America National Processing Center ATTN: Honor & Memorial Gifts P.O. Box 1245 Albert Lea, MN 56007 or American Cancer Society South Atlantic Division Inc. Gwinnett Community P.O. Box 5111 Atlanta, GA 30302-5111. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wagesandsons.com
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Debbie & Family,
May you find comfort in the many wonderful memories you shared together. It’s been a long journey for you & your family, may David rest in peace pain free.
Condolences and Peace, Christina
Debbie & Family,
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with your and your family during this time. Take comfort in knowing that David is in a much better place.
Linda
Dear Debbie,
I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Shirley
We are relieved that David is now at peace. Wishing you healing, Debbie.
Sincerely,
Cathy & Larry
Debbie, my thoughts and prayers are with you as you celebrate and grieve David. I pray you feel God’s love surround you during this very difficult time. Hugs to you.
Dear Debbie and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Eduardo
Debbie, may your faith and love strengthen you during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers remain with you always.
Debbie, our thoughts and prayers are for your continued strength and comfort. After such a long fight we all take comfort that he ran a magnificent race, is out of pain now, and in a wonderful place… you have many friends here at SunTrust, lean on us when you need to on your return.
Rick
Debbie and Family,
May your days to come get stronger with faith and every wonderful memory. David was a fighter and will be missed. May he rest in peace.
Sincerely,
Fran
Debbie, May God be with you in your time of grief.
Robert and Jane Brawley
Debbie,
My heart sank when I read your email in the wee hours of this morning. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. I know there was a very happy man when Dabo Swinneys Clemson Tigers beat Ohio State. I was thinking of you both while listening to the game driving back from Tuscsloosa. A smile came on my face when I read that David was a Sig Ep. I was a Golden Heart of Sigma Phi Epsilon at Elon. My brothers have always meant the world to me. Please know that we are always here for you.
Love you!
Cindia
Debbie, I am so very sorry to hear of David’s passing. You and his family are in my thoughts and prayers. While David’s earthly journey has ended, his Heavenly journey has begun, one that is free of pain and is wrapped in the loving arms of our Saviour. Take comfort that there are so many around who love you and are here for you when ever you need them.
Thinking of you,
Linda
Compassion and sympathy for your loss. Deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Hug to Debbie. “Psalm 48:14
For this God is our God for ever and ever; he will be our guide even to the end.”
So sorry to hear of your loss Debbie. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God is great, have faith and he will be beside you through these trying times.
Indra
Debbie, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, Johnny and Sandy
Dear Debbie,
Our thoughts are with you. We share in your grief in a real way right now. May God’s comfort and the love of your family and friends sustain you.
Debbie – My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of great sorrow.
Amy
The staff of American Cancer Fund® at http://www.AmericanCancerFund.org is sorry to hear of David’s passing. We have received a memorial donation in his name and our sincere condolences go out to his family.
Dear Debbie: May God provide you peace and healing during this difficult time. He is at peace now and no longer suffering. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Debbie, I am so sorry for your loss. I’ll be thinking about you during this difficult period. I pray that you find comfort and peace.
Ben Foster
Debbie and Family,
We are deeply saddened to hear about the death of David; but there is comfort in knowing he is no longer suffering.
Only God can know what you are feeling in your heart now, and only He can restore your spirit during this difficult time.
Peace, Prayers and Blessings,
Deborah and Tom Hopkins
“Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”–Matthew 11:28
During the course of last evening, I forgot to extend the family’s condolences. We are all deeply saddened to lose a friend and an “uncle.” We will remember all of our Christmas gatherings where we shared laughter and fellowship. David’s passion for sports, his vivacious personality, and his knowledge of a variety of info will be remembered. How strong he was during this difficult journey. Ronnie specifically asked me to share his sympathy with you and your family. He was still working on the farm when I arrived home Thursday evening. We will continue to lift up you and your mother as you begin the next phase of this journey. May you feel the strong arms of our loving Heavenly Father.
Carolyn
Debbie, we have never met but, I am a niece of David’s Daddy Richard. My Daddy was Prentice Teal. Uncle Richard, Lucille and the boys were always very special to me!!! I have not seen him in many years. He was just 2 years older than me. We always enjoyed coming to visit them at the beach when we were young. I hate that we had lost touch through the years. I have often wondered where he had settled. He will surely be missed! I just found out about his passing this morning. I’m sorry I won’t get to come to the service, but my family’s prayers will be with you! I pray that God will give you the peace,
strength and love like you have never felt before! Please contact me anytime if you would like. We love you even if we never met! Tell Joey and Michelle we love them too!
Love,
Kathy
Debbie, I am so sorry for your loss. I know you find comfort knowing that David is free of pain. He was blessed with a loving wife who was by his side throughout this difficult journey. May all your memories you made throughout the years together be of comfort to you at this time. If there is anything you need, I hope you do not hesitate to ask. Please know you are in my thoughts.
Dear Debbie and family, Please know that you are in my prayers, although I have not seen David since he was a teenage I cherish the memories that I have. God be with you and your family during this difficult time.
Debbie, I am so sorry for your loss. David was a very kind man and he will be missed. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Take Care, stay in touch. Jerilyn
Debbie and family –
my thoughts and prayers have been with you during the last couple of weeks. Wish I could have made it down to Georgia to give you a big hug. Remembering the years since I have been down there, calling him on his birthday to catch up with each others lives.
love you
Dawn