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Ronnie Tester Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 7, 2010.

Ronnie Lee Tester PINEY FLATS, Tenn. Ronnie Lee Tester, age 56, passed away Sunday, Sept. 5, 2010, at Bristol Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born in Washington County, Tenn., to the late James Justice Tester and Nannie Vance Tester Carr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Robie Tester and Eugene Tester. He was an employee of Baker Construction Company. Survivors include one sister, Connie Marie Stewart of Bristol Tennessee; three brothers, Roy Tester, Junior Tester and Calvin Tester, all of Piney Flats; a special great-niece, Kaylee Dunn; a special great-nephew, Clayton Dunn; two special nieces, Crystal Hyatt and Caroline Hyatt; special friends, Frank Slaughter Sr., Phillip Torbett and the Payne Family; several other nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. The funeral service for Mr. Tester will be conducted at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010, at Tetrick Funeral Home Bluff City Chapel with Rev. Danny Osborne officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 7 p.m. prior to the service in the chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home and other times at the residences of his brothers or his sister. The graveside service and interment will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010, in Sunrise Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Brian Tester, Joe Tester, Calvin Tester, Jordy Hyatt, R.C. Hyatt, Junior Tester, Roy Tester and Bruce Dunn. Everyone will meet at the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. Thursday to go in procession to the cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.tetrickfuneralhome.com and signing the guestbook. Tetrick Funeral Home Bluff City Chapel is serving the Tester family. 423-538-7131.

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September 12, 2010

So sorry about the loss of Ronnie. May you find comfort in knowing others share your loss.

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September 7, 2010

So sorry for the lose of Ron. He was a good friend . James Osborne

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