Ricky Andrew Tester

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Richard Andrew Tester, age 60, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at his residence. He was born in Banner Elk, NC on August 24, 1962 to the late Andrew Tester and Margaret Owens Tester.

Richard enjoyed his ham radio, CB radio, growing plants, taking his dog, Chi-Chi for rides and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

Richard is survived by his daughters, Kristi Tester of Mountain City and Jennifer Hallmark (Nick) of Grand Junction, MI; Six grandchildren, Bella Tester, Aurora Tester, Aaliyah Tester, Nikolai Hallmark, Arabella Hallmark and Willow Hallmark; Brother, Eddie Tester (Brenda); special dog Chi-Chi and several special friends and neighbors.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 7,2023 from 12 - 2 pm in the Buford Lipford Chapel at Hux & Lipford Funeral Home. Following the visitation we will go in precession to the Sunset Park Mausoleum of Love where we will have a committal service at 2 pm with Michael Icenhour and Steven Spencer officiating.

Pallbearers will be Johnny Dickens and members of the Johnson County Rescue Squad.

Andrew married Margaret Owens about 1958. Margaret (daughter of Walter Glen Owens and Carrie Lea Rankins) was born on 6 May 1940 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Dec 2021 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buried:
Margaret Tester, age 81, passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021 at her residence.
She was born in Johnson County, TN, on May 6, 1940. She was the daughter of the late Glenn Owens and Carrie Rankins Owens. She was also predeceased by her husband, Andrew Tester, who passed away in 2001.
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Margaret loved flowers, cooking, and going to yard sales. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
Those left to cherish her memory include her sons; Eddie Tester (Brenda) and Ricky Tester of Mountain City, TN, two grandchildren; Kristi Tester, Mountain City, TN and Jennie (Nick) Hallmark, Grand Junction, MI, four great grandchildren; Ella Tester, Aurora Tester, Nikolas Hallmark and Arabella Hallmark, special dog Chi-Chi, special friends; Peggy Snyder, Cathy Courtner, and Juanita Eggers. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A visitation for Margaret will be held on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 from 12:00 until 2:00 p.m. at the Hux & Lipford Funeral Home. We will then go in procession to the Sunset Memorial Park Mausoleum of Love for the graveside service with Steven Spencer, and Michael Icenhour officiating.
Pallbearers will be; Brad Gentry, James Brown, Cliff Worley, Johnny Roberts, Johnny Dickens and Gary Stout. Honorary Pallbearers are; Staff of Johnson County Sheriff’s Department, Members of Johnson County EMS and members of Mountain City Fire Department.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Kim Kleine, FNP and her staff, Dan Falcasanatos, and the staff of Amedisys Hospice.

Walter married Carrie Lea Rankins on 29 Aug 1925 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Carrie (daughter of Charles Edward Rankins and Nancy Ann Cuddy) was born on 7 Dec 1909 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Dec 1983; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Nancy Ann Cuddy. Nancy was born on 11 Oct 1893; died on 23 Aug 1975; was buried in Phillippi Cemetery, Highway 421, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]