Arthur Douglas Teed

Arthur Douglas Teed, 91, a resident of Denton, NC, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2019 in Alpine Health and Rehab in Asheboro.

Mr. Teed was born November 2, 1927 to the late Warner and Loretta Mead Teed in Hopewell Junction, New York.

He served as a Merchant Marine during World War II, he was proud to serve and assist his fellow countrymen. Arthur worked for the New York, New Haven, and Hartford Railroad in Maybrook, NY for 30 years. He and his brother-in-law farmed together for some years, and finally Arthur retired from Consolidated Freightways after 15 years of service.

He was a member of the Teamsters as well as the Wallkill Masonic Lodge # 627, in Wallkill, NY. Arthur was just recently commemorated for 70 years of service with the Masonic Lodge. He loved working with his hands, enjoyed woodworking, and Country music. Arthur was a member of Amazing Grace Fellowship Church in Pine Bush, NY.

In addition to his parents, Arthur was preceded in death by his wife, Edith M. Teed; two brothers, Warner and Reginald Teed; son, Arthur Douglas Teed Jr; grandson, James A. Cooper, Jr. and great-grandson, Logan Reed Weller.

He is survived by two daughters, Linda Weller and husband Jeff of Denton, NC; Loretta Cooper and husband James of Circleville, NY; grandchildren, Neil Weller, Jamie Ringley, and Laurel Hicks; seven great-grandchildren and one great-great grandson.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday September 28, 2019 at 11am, with repast at Amazing Grace Fellowship Church, 20 Warn Ave., Pine Bush, NY 12566.

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