Mr. Hewey Testerman

Mr. Hewey Testerman age 88, of Crumpler, died on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at Margate Health and Rehab Center. Mr. Testerman was born on March 14, 1927 in Ashe County, NC to Nelson and Lula Peak Testerman. Mr. Testerman was preceded in death by his parents, ten half brothers & sisters, Luther, Winfield, Marshal, Harrison, Eugene, Avery, Melvin, Troy, Bynum, Lura, ten brothers & sisters, Dewey, Mammie, Coy, Millard, Lillie, Ada, Pete, David (killed in World War II), Verna and Thurman. Mr. Testerman volunteered as a senior companion for over 16 years. He was received awards from the President, Governor and Ashe County for his volunteer service to his community.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at 11:00 am at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Kevin Jones, Rev. Jack Pugh, and Rev. Tommy McClure officiating. Burial will follow in Healing Springs Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Monday, March 23, 2015 at Badger Funeral Home.

Mr. Testerman is survived by: his wife of 69 years, Terrell Jean Owen Testerman, four sons, Gary Testerman & wife Nancy, Larry Clark Testerman & wife Joyce, Jeffery Bryce Testerman & wife Sara all of Maryland, Timothy Nelson Testerman & wife Susan of Mississippi, one daughter, Mary Ann Zugates & husband Tracy of Maryland, nine grandchildren, Gary, Jennifer, Morgan, Douglas, Cara, Candace, Aaron, Hilary, Nicholas, ten great-grandchildren, Ashley, Amanda, Devin, Nichlas, Jameson, Madison, Brynlee, Jett, Hailey, and Alini. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews.

Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to Healing Springs Baptist Church, c/o Janet Phipps, 707 Col. Francis Road, Crumpler, NC 28617.

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com.

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

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