Lawrence William Tessier

Lawrence William Tessier obituary, Erwin, TN

Lawrence William Tessier

Lawrence Tessier Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Valley Funeral Home on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Lawrence "Larry" Tessier, born December 8, 1960, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024, following a very short battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving wife, Cindy, two sisters, Judy and Linda, and one brother, Mitchell; his step-daughter, Kelly, very special grandchildren and great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Larry is preceded in death by his father, Lonnie Jones; mother, Doris Nelson; and step-father, Pete Nelson. He will be greatly missed. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family and viewed at www.valleyfuneralhome.net or on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ValleyFuneralHomeErwin. These arrangements are made especially for the family and friends of Lawrence "Larry" Tessier through Valley Funeral Home, 1085 N Main Ave., Erwin, TN. 37650. (423)743-9187.
Cemetery
Heritage Cremation Care Center
211 North Riverside Drive
Elizabethton TN 37643
US
Funeral Home
Valley Funeral Home
1085 North Main Avenue
Erwin TN - 37650
US
(423) 743-9187
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