Mack Milton Teasley II

Mack Teasley II, age 70, passed away on February 8, 2026, in Flint.

Mack was born on December 4, 1955, in Greensboro, North Carolina, the son of George E. Teasley and Earlwanna (Kersey) Teasley. He joined the NROTC on December 29, 1978, while attending the University of South Carolina (GO COCKS!!!), where he pursued business studies. Mack earned his degree while simultaneously fulfilling his duties as an Officer-in-Training. Upon entering active duty, Mack excelled at every assignment entrusted to him. During his 15 years, 11 months, and 2 days of distinguished naval service, he rose to become second-in-command of multiple Naval Warfare ships, taught at the Naval Warfare College, and earned numerous commendations and medals. One of his proudest achievements-and fondest memories-was his year serving in the Officer Exchange Program with India. Mack retired from active duty on December 1, 1994, to focus on his family.

A man of wide-ranging passions and talents, Mack was an avid marksman and competed on several shooting teams while enlisted. He loved bird watching and went on to open and operate a horse stable, teaching himself everything required to do so-from building fences and barns to managing the day-to-day operations of the enterprise. He also fostered severely troubled children and remembered every one of them until his final day. Mack was a Cat Whisperer of the Final Order and he never strayed far from thoughts of his beloved Gamecocks. A devoted military historian, he delighted in engaging anyone willing to discuss the subject.

He was preceded in death by his parents and by his brother, Mark Teasley.

Survivors include his wife, Deborah D. Teasley; his stepson, Allen W. Lake; his stepdaughter, Cindy Vo-Lake; and by his very good friend, Luke Nehyba.

Naval Duty Stations:

NROTC University of South Carolina

1974 – 1978

Surface Warfare School

Newport, Rhode Island

April 1979 - November 1979

USS MULLINNIX (DD 944)

LT Military Patrol Aircraft

November 1979 - November 1982

Fleet & Mine Warfare Training Center

Charleston, South Carolina

November 1982 - April 1985

Surface Warfare Officers School

Newport, Rhode Island

April 1985 - November 1985

USS BRUMBY (FF - 1044)

November 1985 - April 1987

USS RALEIGH (LPD - 1)

LCDR - FIRST LT

May 1987 - May 1989

Indian Defense Service Staff College

Wellington, Indiana

May 1989 - May 1990

COMPHIBGRU TWO

Little Creek, Virginia

June 1990 - October 1992

NAVAL STATION

Charleston, South Carolina

October 1992 - December 1994

Medals & Awards:

Joint Meritorious Award Meritorious

Unit Commendation Award

Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (5)

Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (3)

Combat Action Ribbon

Southwest Asia Service Medal With Bronze Star

National Defense Service Medal

Kuwaiti Liberation Medal

Southwest Asia Service Medal

Expert Navy Marksmanship Ribbon

Navy Achievement Medal (2)

Navy Commendation Medal

Navy Expeditionary Medal