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| Teefey in the Middle Between John Eaker and Winkie (Photo by Ned Pratt) |
Whenever I asked Teefey how he was doing, he would say something along the lines “Great. I get up every morning, fix my coffee and while it’s brewing I go out and get the newspaper. First thing I check is the obituary page to see if my picture is in there. If it’s not, then I go back in the house and have my coffee.”
Teefey’s greeting line “Tell me something good” told you right away that he was a positive, upbeat guy. Great company, quick with a joke and always fun to be around, Teefey was one of the those folks that you meet along life’s highway and never forget.
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| Mrs. Teefey and Son Tom At Buzzy’s |
Years ago when I learned that he visited his Mom every day when she was in the Bay Side nursing home, I commented to him about it. Without missing a beat he replied “Yeah, I do that just to make sure she’s not mistreating the staff too badly. I wouldn’t want them to throw her out of there.”
Teefey and my Cousin Lorraine used to mind the Store for her “Uncle Buzzy” and give him a night off usually on Friday nights. They were a huge part of the Buzzy family and figured prominently in all of the partying and the fun that went on at the Store when Buzzy kept things rocking and rolling.
I found this photo of Teefey and Lorraine with another supporter to elect Buzzy County Commissioner. I’m not sure what was being discussed here, but I’m betting it involved a funny Teefey comment being made as he looked down at Lorraine’s – shirt.
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| Robbie, Teefey, Butch Wood, Darlene and Pete |
Here then is the obituary that Teefey avoided to drink his coffee (click here.) Arrangements are at St. Michaels’ Church later today at 4 o’clock.