Vernon Alton Teel Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Vernon Alton Teel of Vanceboro, North Carolina, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Vernon left this world on January 2, 2026 at the age of 92, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joe Nathan Teel (Sonny B.) and Mary Etta Andrews Moore; and his brother Earl Teel of Pitt County. He is survived by: his wife Edna Smith of Beaufort County; his children, Ashley Teel (Perri) of Jacksonville, FL, Dennis Teel of Greenville, Darlene Teel Fain (Grady) of Clayton and Mark Teel of Ayden; his grandchildren, Megan Teel of Cary, NC, Michael Teel (Courtney), Matthew Teel, Brittany Teel of Jacksonville, FL, Katie Fain Coggburn (Thomas) of Clayton, NC, Kristina Fain of Clayton, NC and Erik Fain of Raleigh, NC.; his great grandchildren, Jackson, Brantley, Austin, Caleb, Adam and Sawyer; his sister-in-law JoAnn Teel; his nieces and nephews, Ricky, Danny Teel, Judy Teel Overacre and Martha Smith Sullivan; his cousin Brenda Woolard (David); and his friends, Angie Picton and Kenny Glisson. He is also survived by family members and friends.
Flowers are welcomed and donations may be made in his memory to Unity Church's Comfort & Joy Ministry at 4301 Charles Blvd., Greenville, NC 27858.
