WAYNE TESTER, 89 years of age of Huddleston, VA, formerly of Hurley, VA, went to be with the Lord on May, 26, 2011 at the Virginia Veterans Care Center, Roanoke, VA, following an extended illness. Born in Buchanan County, he was the son of the late William “Bill” and Ganie Smith Tester. He was a resident of Buchanan County most of his life prior to moving to Huddleston, VA, and was a member of the Bethany Bible Church.  Wayne served in the United States Navy during World War II where he attained the rank of Seaman Second Class. He was a loving, caring and devoted husband, father and grandfather and worked as a carpenter, building many homes in Buchanan County. Wayne was the last surviving member of his immediate family.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 72-Years: Edna Dotson Tester, Huddleston, VA, 1-Daughter: Betty and husband John Russell Dotson, Huddleston, VA, 2-Sons: Jimmy and wife Shelvie Tester, Moneta, VA, Danny and wife Tammy Tester, Roanoke, VA

Also, survived by 6-Grandchildren: Johnny and wife Tiny Dotson, Mark and wife Taiwana Dotson, Jeff and wife Setema Tester, Lisa and husband Tim Waller, Brad and wife Marcie Tester, Amy and husband Tony Wolford; 14-Great-Grandchildren and several Nieces and Nephews.

He was preceded in death by 1-Sister and 6-Brothers.

Funeral Services for WAYNE TESTER will be conducted Sunday, May 29, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. at the Grundy Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Paul Rife officiating with burial to follow in Mountain Valley Memorial Park, Big Rock, VA.

Friends may call at the Grundy Funeral Home Chapel Saturday, May 28, 2011 at 6:00 P.M.

Active Pallbearers will be Family and Friends.

Full Military Rites will be conducted at the cemetery by Members of Childs Gentry Post No. 7360 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.grundyfuneralhome.com

Grundy Funeral Home of Grundy, Virginia is in charge of all arrangements.