Jones Nelson Testerman

Mr. Jones N. Testerman age 81, of Grassy Creek, died on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem, NC. Mr. Testerman was born on July 11, 1931 in Ashe County, NC to Avery and Minnie Jones Testerman. Mr. Testerman was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Carl Testerman, Gene Testerman, Gwyn Testerman, and Jack Testerman. Mr. Testerman was a member of Landmark Baptist Church. In his early career he worked for Holman-Moody, builders of NASCAR engines and more recent he would repair picture tubes for televisions. Jones enjoyed watching NASCAR races.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at 2:00 pm at the Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Charles McCoy and Rev. Russell Sheets. Burial will follow in Dixon - Testerman Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at Badger Funeral Home.

Mr. Testerman is survived by: his wife, Jessie Faye Testerman, two sons, Garry Blevins and wife Diane of Lansing, Rick Blevins of West Jefferson, one daughter, Christine Chandler of Charlotte, five sisters, Hazel Roark and Helen Roark both of West Jefferson, Reba Rash of Creston, Gladys Connolly of Charlotte, Ann Goss of Jefferson, two brothers, Paul Testerman of Lansing, Vergil Testerman of DE, three grandchildren, Amber Blevins, Jesse Blevins and Jesse Dyer, also surviving are five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to the family, c/o Badger Funeral Home, PO Box 139, West Jefferson, NC 28694.

You may send and view condolences to the family through our website www.badgerfuneralhome.com.

Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Testerman's arrangements.

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