Raymond Lee Testerman

Raymond Lee Testerman obituary, Columbus, OH

Raymond Lee Testerman

Raymond Testerman Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Evans Funeral Home - Columbus on Mar. 31, 2025.

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Raymond L. Testerman, age 88, passed away peacefully at home on March 27th, 2025. He was born on September 24, 1936, to John C. and Wilda (Crum) Testerman of Kentucky. Raymond was the youngest of eight children and was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Lily Belle Horn, James, Curtis, Clyde, Dorothy Sammons, John C. Jr. and Delcie Fitch, and his 1st wife Eldora (Read) Testerman. He is survived by his wife Trudy Testerman, daughters Rebecca Testerman (Jeff Tolliver), Sharon Caldwell (Jack Caldwell), grandchildren Raymond Suiter, Kelly Hutchisson, Shane Caldwell, Jacque Haimer, and Rob Curtis, he is also survived by stepsons Jerry Hudson and Robert Hudson (Amiee Hudson) their children Jacob Reyes, Chris Hudson and Noah Hudson, great grandchildren Brooke Stoner, Ian Toller, Madison Toller, Mason Keane, Logan Caldwell, River Suiter, Ellis Suiter, including great great grandchild Vienna Toller, many nieces and nephews and their children. Raymond worked for many years at Cardinal Industries in multiple positions during his tenure with the company, he also worked as head of maintenance for Fountain Park Apartments and owned his own locksmith company for many years. Raymond was also a skilled musician, playing in several country and bluegrass bands, he was also an avid Reds fan, loved the outdoors and enjoying the wildlife. Raymond will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Funeral service Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 1:30 PM EVANS FUNERAL HOME 4171 E. Livingston Ave. where friends may call 1 hour prior to service. Rev. P.K. Fowler officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.

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