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Roy Lee Tester

Male 1944 - 2016  (71 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Roy Lee Tester was born on 10 Dec 1944 in Carter County, , , Tennessee (son of James Clyde Tester and Elva Dugger); died on 11 May 2016 in Bristol, , , Virginia; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Roy Lee Tester, age 71, of Bristol, Virginia, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at his residence. Roy was born in Elizabethton, Tennessee to the late James Clyde Tester and Elva Irlene Dugger Tester. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Doris Branch and Debbie Stout; one brother, James Michael Tester; and one grandson, Tyler Bowers.

    Roy had worked as a Class AA Machinist and was of the Baptist faith. He was a United States Army veteran.

    Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 32 years, Floye Rose Tester, of the home; a step daughter, Wanda Rouse and husband Freddie, of Bristol, VA; a step son, Jamie Bowers, also of Bristol, VA; three granddaughters, Angela Menchaca, Kelly Fairchild, and Heather Pope; seven great grandchildren; three brothers, Burt Tester and wife Donna, of Elizabethton, Fred Tester and wife Paula, of Jonesborough and Robert Tester and wife Gracie, of Hampton; and three sisters, Linda Tester, Norma Harrison and Rose Branch, all of Elizabethton.

    A graveside service to honor the life of Mr. Roy Lee Tester will be conducted at 2:30 PM on Friday, May 13, 2016 at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Rev. John Stevens, officiating. Military honors will be accorded by the Carter County Honor Guard. Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Tester, Jamie Bowers, Fred Tester and Burt Tester.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  James Clyde Tester was born about 1921 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee (son of Maston James Tester and Arizona Payne); died about 1985 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee.

    James married Elva Dugger on 15 Aug 1942 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Elva was born about 1921 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1994 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Elva Dugger was born about 1921 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1994 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee.
    Children:
    1. 1. Roy Lee Tester was born on 10 Dec 1944 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 May 2016 in Bristol, , , Virginia; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee.
    2. Anthony Burton Tester was born on 9 Dec 1948 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Jan 2022 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
    3. Norma Jean Tester was born about 1953 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Oct 2021 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee.
    4. Frederick Paul Tester was born about 1968 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Oct 2018 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Maston James Tester was born on 10 Jul 1895 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee (son of Andrew J. Tester, Jr. and Rebecca J. Jackson); died on 3 Dec 1958 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Payne Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.

    Maston married Arizona Payne on 4 Oct 1917 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Arizona (daughter of James C. Payne and Mary J. "Mollie" Leonard) was born on 11 Sep 1895 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Aug 1988 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Payne Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Arizona Payne was born on 11 Sep 1895 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee (daughter of James C. Payne and Mary J. "Mollie" Leonard); died on 4 Aug 1988 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Payne Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.
    Children:
    1. 2. James Clyde Tester was born about 1921 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1985 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee.
    2. Living


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Andrew J. Tester, Jr. was born about 1870 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee (son of William James Tester and Sarah E. Wilson).

    Andrew married Rebecca J. Jackson on 7 Aug 1892 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Rebecca (daughter of Andrew Jackson and Lucinda Dornbush) was born about 1870 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Rebecca J. Jackson was born about 1870 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina (daughter of Andrew Jackson and Lucinda Dornbush).
    Children:
    1. Norman Cisero Tester was born on 17 May 1894 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    2. 4. Maston James Tester was born on 10 Jul 1895 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Dec 1958 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Payne Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.
    3. Watson Tester was born in Oct 1896 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    4. Lefler Tester was born about 1899 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    5. Cliner Aimzi Tester was born on 1 May 1901 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Jun 1972 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Snow's Chapel, Knob Creek Road, Washington County, Tennessee.
    6. Barney Tester was born about 1908 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    7. Irma M. Tester was born on 17 May 1909 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

  3. 10.  James C. Payne was born on 24 Apr 1858 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee (son of George McHenry Payne and Elizabeth Jane Guy); died on 24 May 1916 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Payne Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.

    James married Mary J. "Mollie" Leonard about 1880 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mary was born on 28 Aug 1863 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 Apr 1941 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Payne Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Mary J. "Mollie" Leonard was born on 28 Aug 1863 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 Apr 1941 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Payne Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.
    Children:
    1. Mary Jane Payne was born on 21 Dec 1878 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1914 in , Giles County, Tennessee, .
    2. George Washington Payne was born on 16 Mar 1882 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Sep 1965 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    3. Marion V. Payne was born on 31 Oct 1883 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Sep 1946 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    4. Laura E. Payne was born on 16 Nov 1885 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Oct 1867 in Sevier County, , , Tennessee.
    5. Cora Payne was born in Mar 1886 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Jan 1952 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee.
    6. Charles Lee Payne was born on 3 Mar 1887 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Nov 1969 in Crook County, , , Oregon.
    7. Eliza Payne was born in Sep 1889 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    8. W. T. Payne was born on 26 Oct 1890 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Jun 1892 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    9. Margaret Payne was born in Feb 1891 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1941.
    10. Lockie Payne was born in Jan 1893 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Sep 1976 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    11. 5. Arizona Payne was born on 11 Sep 1895 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Aug 1988 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Payne Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.
    12. Dana Harmon Payne was born on 3 Jun 1896 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Jul 1973 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    13. Joseph H. Payne was born about 1902 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Jun 1957 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.


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