Eugene (Gene) Teasley Jr. 81, passed away November 19, 2015. He was born and raised in Dallas, graduated from Woodrow Wilson. He was in ROTC and band at Woodrow. Gene graduated from SMU where he played in the band and received a degree in business. Preceding him in death are his parents E. H. Teasley and Elizabeth King Teasley, one sister Shirlie Burns and one stepson Jeff Gibson. Survivors include his wife, Dolores, sons Jeff Teasley wife Janice, Ryan Teasley, Kyle Teasley, daughter Juli husband Frank Long, stepson Kelly Gibson wife Angi, and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Before retirement Gene was president and owner of E.H. Teasley Co. He had many hobbies throughout his life. He was a blue belt in karate. He loved hunting and camping with his best buddies. He was an avid golfer at Lakewood Country Club. He loved to travel and played golf at various destinations. He had a show dog, Sunny Boy, a weimaraner, who competed and won several competitions. He loved playing trumpet in the Dallas New Horizon band. He is playing with the band on the cd you may hear today. He enjoyed his many family and friends.
Visitation will be Sunday 4:00 to 6:00 with graveside service Monday at 1:00. Chapel service will be at 2:00 with reception following.
