Mr. James Teasley, Jr.
November 9, 1957 - June 7, 2018
Mr. James Teasley, Jr., was born on November 9, 1957 to the union of James Teasley, Sr. and the late Nellie Ruth Teasley in Durham, North Carolina. He departed this life on Thursday, June 7, 2018, at Laurels of Chatham in Pittsboro, North Carolina. James received his formal education in the Durham Public School System. He was employed at Harris Teeter for over 30 years and worked in landscaping up until his illness. His greatest gift was his contagious smile and compassion for others. In addition to his mother, James was preceded in death by his sister, Lydia Haskins and his brother, Asa Teasley. James leaves to cherish his memory, his devoted wife, Elizabeth Yvonne Teasley; one son, Joshua J. Edwards; five grandchildren, Joshyln, Maison, Chole, Jada, and Jailyn Edwards; his father, James Teasley, Sr.; one brother, Reginald Teasley (Maria); one sister, Lavonia Teasley; and a host of other relatives and friends. A celebration of life service will take place on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at Scarborough & Hargett Celebration of Life Center, Inc., 309 N Queen Street, Durham, N.C. 27701 at 1:00 p.m., with a family visitation beginning at 12:00 p.m.
Mr. James Teasley, Jr., was born on November 9, 1957 to the union of James Teasley, Sr. and the late Nellie Ruth Teasley in Durham, North Carolina. He departed this life on Thursday, June 7, 2018, at Laurels of Chatham in Pittsboro, North Carolina.... View Obituary & Service Information