Neither James Teass nor his sister Elizabeth ever married. They inherited their parents' farm in Bedford, and lived there together managing the farm. James was spoiled by Elizabeth, who was a good cook, and took good care of him. James was a very funny man, and told hilarious stories about himself and some of his phobias. One such story involves his one and only trip to TX, and first trip on an airplane. John D. Wells sent tickets for him and Bobby Wells to accompany him for a visit to Plano, TX. He felt obligated to take the trip since John had bought the tickets, but he was afraid to fly. He consulted a doctor who gave him some pills to calm his nerves. He took one that evening, and another before the flight, and he and Bobby got on the plane. He reported that the stewardesses were so nice, and the pilot reported at one point that they may be experiencing some turbulence because they were going from 27000 feet to 33000 feet. At this point James could not believe they were so high in the air, but was not concerned, as the pills were doing their job. He arrived in Plano and John called Elizabeth to report that the "boys" had arrived. Elizabeth asked James how the flight went, and he said "Just lovely," at which Elizabeth responded, "James, are you drunk?" (This story was told by James in his Virginia southern drawl, which was a real comedy!) He also tells a story of another flight with Gene Montgomery in a private plane. Apparently James never looked up from Lynchburg to Greenville, and more than afraid to get back in the plane for the return trip. However, on the return Gene said he could take a shortcut, at which James responded "Lawd God, take the shortest route you can!" James was also afraid to ride in an elevator alone, so he said he would wait for someone else before getting into an elevator. He spent his whole life in Bedford County, and rarely left it. James bought a Gibson guitar in 1939 for $112.50; it is now worth more than $4000.00, and he played till the day he died.
James Lee Teass, 90, of Bedford, passed away August 13, 2011.
He was born in Bedford on March 24, 1921; he spent his life working the family farm.
He is survived by his beloved sister, Annie Elizabeth Teass. He also leaves behind numerous cousins and a special friend, Jean Spangler.
James was preceded in death by his mother, Nannie Wells Teass and his father, Charley Teass.
A lover of Mountain Music, James always shared his fond memories of hosting, Mountain Music dances at the old schoolhouse on the farm property. James was a member of the Bedford Elks Lodge and the Oddfellows. He worked part-time in sales for Blue Ridge Monument Company for many years.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 16, 2011, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Burch-Messier Walnut Street Chapel, 1235 Walnut Street. At 2 p.m. the family will then have a graveside service at the Greenwood Cemetery (across the street from the Chapel) with the Rev. Tom Bryant officiating. Arrangements by BurchMessier Funeral Home, 1235 Walnut Street, Bedford, 540-586-7360.
James Lee Teass, 90, of Bedford, passed away August 13, 2011.
He was born in Bedford on March 24, 1921; he spent his life working the family farm.
He is survived by his beloved sister, Annie Elizabeth Teass. He also leaves behind numerous cousins and a special friend, Jean Spangler.
James was preceded in death by his mother, Nannie Wells Teass and his father, Charley Teass.
A lover of Mountain Music, James always shared his fond memories of hosting, Mountain Music dances at the old schoolhouse on the farm property. James was a member of the Bedford Elks Lodge and the Oddfellows. He worked part-time in sales for Blue Ridge Monument Company for many years.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 16, 2011, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Burch-Messier Walnut Street Chapel, 1235 Walnut Street. At 2 p.m. the family will then have a graveside service at the Greenwood Cemetery (across the street from the Chapel) with the Rev. Tom Bryant officiating. Arrangements by BurchMessier Funeral Home, 1235 Walnut Street, Bedford, 540-586-7360.
Neither James Teass nor his sister Elizabeth ever married. They inherited their parents' farm in Bedford, and lived there together managing the farm. James was spoiled by Elizabeth, who was a good cook, and took good care of him. James was a very funny man, and told hilarious stories about himself and some of his phobias. One such story involves his one and only trip to TX, and first trip on an airplane. John D. Wells sent tickets for him and Bobby Wells to accompany him for a visit to Plano, TX. He felt obligated to take the trip since John had bought the tickets, but he was afraid to fly. He consulted a doctor who gave him some pills to calm his nerves. He took one that evening, and another before the flight, and he and Bobby got on the plane. He reported that the stewardesses were so nice, and the pilot reported at one point that they may be experiencing some turbulence because they were going from 27000 feet to 33000 feet. At this point James could not believe they were so high in the air, but was not concerned, as the pills were doing their job. He arrived in Plano and John called Elizabeth to report that the "boys" had arrived. Elizabeth asked James how the flight went, and he said "Just lovely," at which Elizabeth responded, "James, are you drunk?" (This story was told by James in his Virginia southern drawl, which was a real comedy!) He also tells a story of another flight with Gene Montgomery in a private plane. Apparently James never looked up from Lynchburg to Greenville, and more than afraid to get back in the plane for the return trip. However, on the return Gene said he could take a shortcut, at which James responded "Lawd God, take the shortest route you can!" James was also afraid to ride in an elevator alone, so he said he would wait for someone else before getting into an elevator. He spent his whole life in Bedford County, and rarely left it. James bought a Gibson guitar in 1939 for $112.50; it is now worth more than $4000.00, and he played till the day he died.
James Lee Teass, 90, of Bedford, passed away August 13, 2011.
He was born in Bedford on March 24, 1921; he spent his life working the family farm.
He is survived by his beloved sister, Annie Elizabeth Teass. He also leaves behind numerous cousins and a special friend, Jean Spangler.
James was preceded in death by his mother, Nannie Wells Teass and his father, Charley Teass.
A lover of Mountain Music, James always shared his fond memories of hosting, Mountain Music dances at the old schoolhouse on the farm property. James was a member of the Bedford Elks Lodge and the Oddfellows. He worked part-time in sales for Blue Ridge Monument Company for many years.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 16, 2011, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Burch-Messier Walnut Street Chapel, 1235 Walnut Street. At 2 p.m. the family will then have a graveside service at the Greenwood Cemetery (across the street from the Chapel) with the Rev. Tom Bryant officiating. Arrangements by BurchMessier Funeral Home, 1235 Walnut Street, Bedford, 540-586-7360.
James Lee Teass, 90, of Bedford, passed away August 13, 2011.
He was born in Bedford on March 24, 1921; he spent his life working the family farm.
He is survived by his beloved sister, Annie Elizabeth Teass. He also leaves behind numerous cousins and a special friend, Jean Spangler.
James was preceded in death by his mother, Nannie Wells Teass and his father, Charley Teass.
A lover of Mountain Music, James always shared his fond memories of hosting, Mountain Music dances at the old schoolhouse on the farm property. James was a member of the Bedford Elks Lodge and the Oddfellows. He worked part-time in sales for Blue Ridge Monument Company for many years.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 16, 2011, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Burch-Messier Walnut Street Chapel, 1235 Walnut Street. At 2 p.m. the family will then have a graveside service at the Greenwood Cemetery (across the street from the Chapel) with the Rev. Tom Bryant officiating. Arrangements by BurchMessier Funeral Home, 1235 Walnut Street, Bedford, 540-586-7360.
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