Douglas Testerman

Douglas Val Testerman, better known as Doug, age 63, of Lansing, NC died Monday, June 8, 2009 at Margate Health and Rehab Center in Jefferson, NC.  Mr. Testerman was born February 7, 1946 in Ashe County, NC to the late Chester Arthur Testerman and Hassie Emerson Testerman. He was a member of Wolf Knob Baptist Church in Helton. He enjoyed singing at different churches he would visit. Doug worked as a salesman for several companies, selling their product door to door. He later worked for Lowe's Food Store in West Jefferson.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Dallas Testerman.    Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 13, 2009 at 2 pm at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel in Jefferson, NC by Rev. Rex Hall and Elder Roger Peak.  Burial will follow in the Spencer Branch Community Cemetery in Lansing, NC.  The family will receive friends from 6 pm to 8 pm Friday, June 12, 2009 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel.  Mr. Testerman is survived by, one brother, Larry Testerman and wife Betsy Blevins Testerman of Panama City, FL, one niece, Karen White and husband Richard, two great nieces, and one great nephew also survive.    In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Wolf Knob Baptist Church, c/o Virginia Elliott, 161 Joe Thomas Rd., Lansing, NC 28643.  You may send and view condolences to the family through our website www.ashelawn.com.  Ashelawn Memorial Chapel was entrusted with Mr. Testerman's arrangements.