of Center Ridge, AR
November 5, 1935 - February 5, 2018
M L Tester, 82, of Center Ridge, passed away Monday, February 5, 2018. He was born on November 5,1935 to Maston and Lucy Williams Tester of Crabtree. He was a veteran of the Korean War, having served with the Marine Corp. He retired from the Arkansas State Police. He was of the Baptist faith.
He was predeceased by his parents, his siblings Coy, Lane, Carl, Bill, Don , Chubby, Mack, Ione and Norma.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years Jackie DeSalvo Tester; a son Morris (Sandy) of Lonoke, 2 daughters, Tonya (Ron) England of Bullard, Texas, and Jeanine (Brian) Franklin of Tyler, TX ; step-children Joey (Djuana) Beck and Brandon Keeton. 9 grandchildren, Heather, Jenny, Brooke and Amber all of Texas, Joseph, Madeline and Lizzy of Springfield, AR; Dominic and Sophia of North Little Rock, AR.; 4 great grandkids. Siblings Odell Hefner of Clinton and Ruthell Rhoten of Selah, WA.
A memorial service will be held at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton, AR., Saturday, February 10, 2018, at 11:00 am.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sacred Heart Booster Club Facilities Improvement Fund, 106 N. St. Joseph, Morrilton, Ar., or Immaculate Conception Catholic School in North Little Rock, AR. These schools were near and dear to his heart.
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12 Condolence(s)
Stony tester
Monday, February 12, 2018
Sorry I couldn't make it in this weekend.. have many fond memories with uncle M.l .. there won t be anther like him .
Clinton Police LT. Inv. Eric Koonce
Saturday, February 10, 2018
May Gods Soldiers come to him in the end and may he keep them safe as they kept his flock on this earth. RIP ML Tester. Thank you for your service during your life on this earth.
Cliff Welcher
Friday, February 9, 2018
RIP M.L. You will surely be missed by many.
Jc Mayall
Friday, February 9, 2018
I graduated from high school with ML. So sorry I can not make it to the visitation. I sure have a lot of great memories of ML. My sincere condolences to the family. J C Mayall
John Philpot
Friday, February 9, 2018
M. L.'s journey was quite a party, and I enjoyed my time in it. Sorry I can't make it to Clinton on Saturday. I pray for your strength, comfort and peace. John Philpot
Dan Sliter
Thursday, February 8, 2018
RIP My DEAR FRIEND. You will be missed.
Thank You For all the good times.Love you buddy.
John Paul Davis
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
I went to work for the ASP on Feb. 1, 1966 and M. L. started with the ASP in August of 66. The day that he reported to District 1, now Troop A, Captain Buck Halsell called me to his office and told me that Trooper Tester would be riding with me until the Auto Shop got his unit ready. I was working the 2pm-midnight shift and told M.L. that we would set up a Safety Check at Highways 161 and 70 in North Little Rock, after Captain Halsell told me to show Trooper Tester an easy way to get OVC's. When we were 10-97, at the location, M.L. leaned over and said, "What in the Hell are OVC's ?" He was a quick learner! Ha We formed a friendship that has lasted for 52 years. For those who are not familiar with ASP Slang-Lang ,OVC's are Officer&Violator Contacts.
J.P. Davis, ASP Retired
Jerl Hefner
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Condolences to the family.
Amy and James Lang
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
I was saddened to hear of ML's passing, Mrs. Jackie. I know that there is little that I can say or do to console you, but please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this heartbreaking time. Hoping that you can find comfort in the memories that you hold most dear. Hold tight to the love of those left here to surround you through this and beyond.
We love you!
Randy & Milna Hayes
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Jackie - We are so sorry for your loss. May God Bless you and all of the family during this time of bereavement and always. We love you and are keeping you in our prayers.
Mike gibbs
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
Bill Beach
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
A dear friend and one unique character. So many memories that will always cause me to smile. Condolences and prayers to all the family.