Donald Lee "Donnie" Tester age 62 of Sugar Grove passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024, at Watauga Medical Center.

He was born January 19, 1962, in Watauga County. A son of the late Everett Lee Tester and Jewel Owenby Tester.

He is survived by one son, Josh Tester of Sugar Grove; one brother, Wayne Tester and wife Melanie of Sugar Grove; nephews, Andrew and Ben Tester of Sugar Grove; David Tester and family of Mountain City; Allan Tester and family of Carter County, Tennessee; one niece, Lacy Lipford and family of Mountain City; 2-sisters-in-law, Martha Shore of Blowing Rock and Julia Shore of Boone. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles and great-nieces.

In addition to his father and mother he was preceded in death by his wife Lisa Marie Shore Tester, one brother, Jimmy Tester.

A graveside service will be conducted 2:00 PM Friday, August 16, 2024, at Green Valley Baptist Church Cemetery. Pastor Eric Cornett and Pastor Greg Thompson will officiate. The family will receive friends following the service.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hampton Funeral Service to help with final expenses.

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

Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements.