James "Billy" Teague, 71, of Dallas passed away February 20, 2014. He was born March 22, 1942 in Gaston County son of the late Joseph and Johnnie Lunsford Teague. A funeral service will be held 11:00 am Monday at Greene Funeral Service, South Chapel, 1503 S. York Rd. Gastonia officiated by Rev. Cliff Wall and Pastor Scott Whitener. The family will receive friends from 7:00 - 9:00 pm Sunday night at the funeral home. Interment will be at Westview Gardens, Bessemer City. He attended Gateway Cowboy Church of Shelby and Puett United Methodist Church, Dallas. He was a wonderful Husband, Father, Grandfather, and was loved by all. Mr. Teague is survived by: his wife of 44 years, Carolyn Ledford Teague; son, James Michael Teague; daughter, Carmen White and husband Steve; mother in law, Betty Ledford; brother, Lloyd Teague; grandchildren, Dustin and Dylan White, Payton Teague; numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by: his brothers, JD, Allen, and Richard Teague; father in law, Lonnie Ledford. Memorials may be made to Gaston Hospice, P.O. Box 3984 Gastonia, NC 28052. Arrangements are with South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia. A guest registry is available at greenefuneral.com