Harold J. Teague

Harold J. Teague

Dr. Harold J. Teague, affectionately known as "Mack" was four days shy of being 84 years of age. He left this world on Oct. 30, 2025 after an extended illness. He was a shining light in the lives of family and friends and the hundreds of students who had the privilege of knowing and studying with him. His journey on earth was marked by a commitment to excellence, love, compassion and an unwavering faith in God.

Dr. Teague attended Massey Hill High School in Fayetteville where he graduated with the highest academic average in the school. He continued his educational studies and graduated from the Methodist College in Fayetteville and went to N.C. State University where he received a Master's Degree and a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry. He accepted a position in the Science Department upon graduation at what was then known as Pembroke State University and taught a number of different classes but he specialized in Organic Chemistry. Dr. Teague was dedicated and immensely proud of his students who became doctors, veterinarians, nurses, scientists and academic leaders. One of his students, Dr. Curt Locklear established an Endowed Scholarship in honor of Dr. Teague. This scholarship will help students to pursue their studies and to continue the legacy of Dr. Harold Teague.

His passing has left a profound void in the hearts of his family, friends and the hundreds of students whose lives he touched in the 47 years that he taught at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke.

Dr. Teague attended Trinity Episcopal Church in Lumberton for most of his life although he remained a dedicated Baptist. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club and served as president and was a member of numerous academic societies.

Dr. Teague had a close-knit family. He was preceded in death by his mother Luvenia Teague, his father Clyde Teague, brothers Seavy and Roy Teague and a sister Vickie Pearl Johnson of Hope Mills and his beautiful daughter Anne Marie Teague of Los Angeles, California. He is survived by his two sisters Vergie Morris and Judy Schroeder of Fayetteville and a brother Frankie Teague of Fayetteville and a niece Lynn Carter and a nephew Alvin Carter and his wife Gam of Hope Mills and his forever friend Marilyn Teague of Lumberton.

We hope that you will remember Dr. Teague as a person who loved his family and students. Although Dr. Teague's presence no longer graces our lives, his spirit and joyful personality will long be remembered by his family and friends whose lives he enriched. May his love and compassion carry forth in your lives. He made a profound difference to hundreds of students in his 47 years as a university professor. Among his many achievements he was awarded Excellence in Teaching from The University of North Carolina Board of Governors; Professor Emeritus University of North Carolina at Pembroke.

The family will receive friends at Boles Biggs Funeral Home on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. A memorial service will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church for Dr. Teague in Lumberton with Father Carl Rosenberg officiating on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025 at 11 a.m. Interment at Meadowbrook Cemetery will follow the service.

A reception will be provided by the wonderful ladies of Trinity Episcopal Church. All are welcome to share in this lovely tribute to Dr. Teague.