Jimmy Branson "J. B." Teters

Jimmy Branson “J. B.” Teters, 73, life-long resident of Ballinger passed away Tuesday, June 09, 2015 at his residence.

He was born February 25, 1942 in Ballinger to Alvin and Fannie (Cox) Teters. He was a proud graduate of Ballinger High School. After graduation, he went to work for WTU as a serviceman. He retired after 39 ½ years on the job. J. B. married Brooxie Hogue on November 20, 2004. He was a faithful member of the 9th Street Church of Christ.

J. B. will be remembered by many as the ultimate Bearcat fan and expert. His support for his beloved Bearcat team began at an early age when he would attend practices to watch and help. He was considered “team manager” from that time on, and his love and support of the Bearcats became a lifetime passion. J. B. became the official Bearcat statistician, keeping meticulous records, accurately recalling players and information mentally, and always supporting. He compiled a detailed Bearcat football history from the beginning of the program until 2012. With a true Bearcat heart, J. B. has done his part to help the Bearcat tradition live on.

J. B. was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, H. L.; brother-in-law, Jerry Hovarak; infant sister, Sara; niece, Trisha; and great-nephew, Jacob.

He is survived by his wife, Brooxie of Ballinger; children, Kevin Teters and wife Lisa of Dallas, Terri Lee and husband Wade of Lubbock, Tamela Park of Austin, and Terry Denton of Ballinger; siblings, Robert Teters and wife Jarene of Midland and Martha Hovarak of San Angelo; his grandchildren, Logan, Maddi, Brandon, Jaelyn, Debrah, and Dena; his great-grandchildren, Ashley, Aryanna, Deven, Caden, and Christopher.

Visitation for family and friends will be held from 6:00-7:00 pm on Thursday, June 11 at Lange Funeral Home in Ballinger. Services will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, June 12 at Avenue B Church of Christ in Ballinger with Max Pratt officiating. Burial will follow at Old Runnels Cemetery.

The family request that donations be made to The American Cancer Society or a favorite charity.