Thomas Randolph Testerman

Thomas Randolph Testerman, (quite possibly the smartest man in the world), age 52, of Knoxville passed away at U.T. Medical Center November 18, 2017 surrounded by his children and their mother. He loved and was a member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church. He loved watching and coaching sports. Preceded in death by parents T.J. and Ida Testerman; brother Barry Ellis; sister Kathy Ellis. Survived by children Thomas “George” Testerman and Caroline “Scrubby” Wright (Logan); love of his life and mother of his children Sandy Stanulis; brother Ben Ellis (Michele); sisters Jessica Goad (Larry) and Sherry Mitchell (Glenn); several nieces and nephews; good friend Mitch Fisher; beloved dog Polo (Bubba). A Celebration of Life will be held Monday 6:00p.m.-8:00p.m. at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to JDRF, JDRF.org, or the Helen Ross McNabb Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center, https://www.mcnabbcenter.org/foundation/ways-give, in his memory. Family and friends will gather Tuesday 3:00p.m. at Holy Ghost Catholic Church for Funeral Mass Father Dowling officiating. Please leave online condolences at www.mynattfh.com