David Benjamin Teal, 73, husband of Tamellia "Tammy" Teal, died Monday, August 10, 2020.
Born in Charleston, SC, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Edith Parker Teal.
David went to James Island High School where he was the quarterback on the football team and lettered in basketball. He was chosen to play in the annual Shrine Bowl which was known as the game between the North and South. After graduation, David went to the University of Miami on a full football scholarship and was voted the Freshman quarterback of the year. He graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Education and went on to play in the NFL for a short time. Most of his working career was spent in Real Estate Management as Director of Sales and Marketing for Private Community. After his retirement from Real Estate, he and Tammy chose Greenville for their relocation and entrepreneurial venture with their company, Mint Condition.
Mr. Teal was a member and deacon of Fairview Presbyterian Church.
He is survived by wife Tamellia "Tammy" Teal; and his sister, Edith Simmons and her husband, William Simmons.
A Memorial Service will be held at a later time.
Memorials may be made to Fairview Presbyterian Church, 126 Fairview Church Rd, Fountain Inn, SC 29644; Shriners Hospitals for Children, 950 W Faris Rd, Greenville, SC 29605; or to Miracle Hill Ministries, PO Box 2546, Greenville, SC 29602.