Obituary of Ray Edward Testerman

Ray E. Testerman, age 82, of Surgoinsville, passed away on Monday, November 19, 2018, due to injuries sustained from an automobile accident.

Ray was a friendly, cheerful man who loved his family and the simple things in life. He was a hard-working man. He also served our country as a Veteran of the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.

He was preceded in death by his son, Daryl L. Testerman; parents, Virgil and Beulah Testerman; step-mother, Ann Testerman; brothers, Allen Testerman and Larry Testerman; and sister, Sue Blevins.

He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Retha Testerman; sons, Dennis Testerman, Donald Testerman, Mark Testerman and wife, Jennifer, Kevin Testerman and companion Audrey, Steven Testerman and wife, Sarah; daughter, Brenda Shepherd and husband, Dean; grandchildren, Alex Shepherd, Seth Testerman, Stephanie Testerman, Samantha Testerman and Samuel Testerman; great-grandchildren; Bryson Testerman, Aubrey Testerman and Levi Testerman; brother, Ellis Testerman; sisters, Barbara Pugh and Patty Carlton; several nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm on Friday, November 23, 2018 at Carter-Trent Funeral Home in Church Hill. Funeral services will begin at 1:00 pm with Pastor Jesse Hartgrove officiating. Military graveside services will follow at Hawkins County Memorial Gardens with American Legion Hammond Post #3/265 performing military rites.

Carter-Trent Funeral Home in Church Hill is proudly serving the Testerman family.