Wednesday, May 13, 2020 2:15 pm

Arthur Tessneer age 89 of the Bills Creek community passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2020.

He is survived by his grandson, a daughter-in-law, and a number of nieces and nephews.

Arthur was preceded in death by his parents Durham and Ina Haynes Tessneer; his loving wife of 70 years, Verlan Beatrice Dalton Tessneer and their son Don Arthur Tessneer.

A graveside service was held at Bills Creek Baptist Church, Lake Lure.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Bills Creek Baptist Church Cemetery Fund C/O the Church Treasurer 1221 Bills Creek Road, Lake Lure, NC 28746.